Open-source malware doubles, data exfiltration attacks dominate - Help Net Security
Open-source malware doubles, data exfiltration attacks dominate - Help Net Security
This is barely an article. What is Open-source malware? Are they talking about libraries that look legit but contain malware? Typo-squatting? Supply chain attacks? Compromised repositories of legit projects? Or is this actually malware that is released as open-source software so that bad actors can enjoy the freedoms of FOSS?
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There is a focus on open source increasing drastically.
"Sonatype blocked over 20,000 open-source malware attacks in Q1 2025, with most targeting financial services and government institutions. The decrease in 'noise' suggests that attackers are becoming more sophisticated, necessitating continuous vigilance in open-source ecosystems."
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