Open-Source Security
Ongoing coverage on Open-Source Security.
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Morning Safety Dance
Microsoft is phasing out SMS-based two-factor authentication for sign-ins, a move that could impact user security. Separately, a hacker group is reportedly poisoning open-source code at an unprecedented scale, posing a significant threat to software supply chains.
Morning Safety Dance
A self-propagating malware has been discovered in a popular Python library, turning it into a backdoor that can compromise entire machines. The attack specifically targeted and wiped machines based in Iran, highlighting significant open-source software security vulnerabilities.
Evening Safety Dance
Google has announced a multi-million-dollar investment aimed at bolstering open-source security initiatives. This investment is intended to support the development and maintenance of secure open-source software.