Unable to open the application (version 1.40 of VSC) on Mac OS 10.15.1

[ZachBucek]

Seems like this issue regarding Catalina is still a problem:
"Visual Studio Code can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software.
This software needs to be updated. Contact the developer for more information."

[vscodebot]

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Thanks for submitting this issue. Please also check if it is already covered by an existing one, like:

• “Visual Studio Code” can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software. (#84649)
• VSC won't download on IOS Catalina (#84635)
• VSC will not download (#84634)
• “Visual Studio Code 3” can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software. (#85071)
• Cannot install VS code on Mac Catalina (#82809)

[egamma]

duplicate of #74782

[sathishstar]

Still having the issue while installing by home-brew command prompt..