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Security: remove VS Code auto-run malware backdoor - #41
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Removes the hidden folderOpen task in .vscode/tasks.json that silently executed a disguised JS payload (fake font file) the instant this repo was opened in VS Code, plus the task.allowAutomaticTasks setting that suppressed VS Code's consent prompt for it.
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Removes a hidden .vscode/tasks.json task (runOn: folderOpen) that silently executed a disguised JS payload at src/app/theme/layout/admin/navigation/nav-content/nav-collapse/public/fonts/fa-solid-900.woff2 (a fake font file) the instant this repo was opened in VS Code, no build or install required. Also removes task.allowAutomaticTasks from .vscode/settings.json, which suppressed VS Code's normal consent prompt for auto-run tasks.
Verified: payload file deleted, malicious task removed, malicious setting removed, confirmed by direct re-fetch after commit creation.