The VS Code package Go was scanned for malware, software tampering, risky behaviors, exposed secrets and known vulnerabilities. No risks were detected, therefore, this version of the package is currently considered as safe to use.

Is Go popular?

The VS Code package Go is classified as a key project because of its widespread usage and impact. Go ranks among the top 100 projects in the VS Code community. It has 17M recorded downloads. A package's popularity is not a good indicator of its safety, visit the SAFE Assessment section to see the full analysis of package deployment risk categories.

How do I secure Go once it is in my app?

Since we can't know when or where malicious attacks will happen, we recommend tracking how Go behaviors change over multiple software releases. By adopting differential analysis in your release process, you can detect unexpected changes to a Go version, which can prevent advanced software supply chain attacks. Read how our technology can help prevent future attacks similar to SolarWinds and 3CX.