Self-Replicating Worm Hits 180 Software Packages
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A self-replicating worm has compromised 180 software packages, highlighting a significant supply chain attack, with commenters discussing related security news and potential implications.
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uticus
4 months ago
1 replyalso https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/self-propagat...
pier25
4 months ago
also https://socket.dev/blog/ongoing-supply-chain-attack-targets-...
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