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Open-source malware doubles, data exfiltration attacks dominate - Help Net Security (www.helpnetsecurity.com)

submitted 2 days ago by kid@sh.itjust.works to c/cybersecurity@sh.itjust.works

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[–] drspod@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

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?

[–] opalfrost@friendica.world -1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

@drspod @kid
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."
Source*

[–] drspod@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

That doesn't answer the question.

[–] opalfrost@friendica.world -1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

@drspod
Yes it does.
It is your perception you better start to thumb down..