OpenAI says new coding model helped build itself

The new coding model released Thursday afternoon, entitled GPT-5.3-Codex, builds on OpenAI’s GPT-5.2-Codex model and combines insights from the AI company’s GPT-5.2 model, which excels on non-coding ...
SecurityWeek

VS Code Configs Expose GitHub Codespaces to Attacks

Attackers can abuse VS Code configuration files for RCE when a GitHub Codespaces user opens a repository or pull request.
Visual Studio Magazine

Beyond the Magic Word: Testing VS Code 1.109's New Agentic AI Workspace Priming

The January 2026 update to VS Code (v1.109) transforms the editor into a multi-agent orchestration hub, allowing developers to automate complex, rule-based editorial workflows with proactive context ...
PCMag

I Used Vibe Coding to Build a Better Zillow. Here's How It Went

I have zero programming experience. But after a few minor setbacks, I was able to build a custom website in no time.

OpenSilver 3.3: Blazor Components Now Run Directly Inside XAML Applications

Userware today released OpenSilver 3.3, introducing native integration between XAML and Blazor. Developers can now embed Blazor components from libraries like DevExpress, Syncfusion, MudBlazor, Radzen ...
Visual Studio Magazine

Hands On: Testing Cursor, Windsurf and VS Code on Text-to-Website Generation

A hands-on comparison shows how Cursor, Windsurf, and Visual Studio Code approach text-to-website generation differently once ...
Analytics Insight

Fake Recruiters Linked to North Korea Hit 3,100 IPs in Global Cyber Campaign

North Korean-linked hackers have targeted more than 3,100 IP addresses tied to AI, crypto, and finance firms through fake job interviews. The campaign used frau ...

North Korean hackers target Microsoft Virtual Studio Code

As part of the infamous Contagious Interview campaign, North Korean threat actors were seen abusing legitimate Microsoft Visual Studio Code in their attacks.
The Hacker News

GootLoader Malware Uses 500–1,000 Concatenated ZIP Archives to Evade Detection

The JavaScript (aka JScript) malware loader called GootLoader has been observed using a malformed ZIP archive that's designed to sidestep detection efforts by concatenating anywhere from 500 to 1,000 ...
TWCN Tech News

Create real-time interactive flowcharts for your code using VS Code CodeVisualizer

In this post, we will show you how to create real-time interactive flowcharts for your code using VS Code CodeVisualizer. CodeVisualizer is a free, open-source Visual Studio Code extension that ...
Bleeping Computer

Malicious VSCode Marketplace extensions hid trojan in fake PNG file

A stealthy campaign with 19 extensions on the VSCode Marketplace has been active since February, targeting developers with malware hidden inside dependency folders. The malicious activity was ...
SecurityWeek

Chinese Cyberspies Deploy ‘BadAudio’ Malware via Supply Chain Attacks

APT24 has been relying on various techniques to drop the BadAudio downloader and then deploy additional payloads. A Chinese threat actor tracked as APT24 has been observed employing multiple ...