Application Security
JetBrains Plugin Security in 2026
JetBrains IDEs have a smaller plugin ecosystem than VS Code, but the security model is similar and the risks rhyme. Here is what to watch in 2026.
Mar 2, 20266 min read
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JetBrains IDEs have a smaller plugin ecosystem than VS Code, but the security model is similar and the risks rhyme. Here is what to watch in 2026.
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