The “Verified Extension” Illusion: Inside the July 2025 VSCode Flaw That EDR Missed

Sep 18, 2025 · 4 min read · What If “Verified” Doesn’t Mean Safe? When developers install a plugin from a trusted marketplace, they assume it’s safe. After all, it’s verified. But what happens when attackers figure out how to slip past the verification checks? In July 2025, re...