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Ransomware Found in VSCode Extensions Raises Concerns Over Microsoft’s Security Review Cybersecurity experts have discovered ransomware hidden within two Visual Studio Code (VSCode) Marketplace extensions, raising concerns about Microsoft’s ability to detect malicious software in its platform. The compromised extensions, named “ahban.shiba” and “ahban.cychelloworld,” were downloaded by users before security researchers flagged them and they were subsequently removed. Despite Microsoft’s security measures, the extensions remained publicly accessible for a significant period, highlighting potential gaps in…