Topic: open source software

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  • Unseen Dangers in Open-Source Software
    October 5, 2025
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    Unseen Dangers in Open-Source Software

    Open-source software underpins much of the digital world but poses significant security risks, as organizations often overlook vulnerabilities in the code they depend on daily. A study comparing open-source and proprietary software found varying vulnerability densities, with smaller projects like...

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  • Massive Supply-Chain Attack Hits 2B+ Weekly Downloads
    September 9, 2025
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    Massive Supply-Chain Attack Hits 2B+ Weekly Downloads

    A software supply-chain attack compromised nearly two dozen npm packages with two billion weekly downloads, making it one of the most extensive digital infiltrations ever recorded. The breach began when a key maintainer fell for a phishing email, allowing attackers to embed malicious code that hi...

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  • Hunted Labs Raises $3M to Enhance Open Source Security
    March 19, 2025
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    Hunted Labs Raises $3M to Enhance Open Source Security

    Hunted Labs has secured $3M to identify suspicious contributors in the open source community, led by former NSA deputy director George Barnes.

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