In this previous blog, Fortiguard Labs highlighted a growing trend in the use of open source software (OSS) repositories as channels for malware distribution in supply chain security.
With the continued reliance on third-party packages in development workflows, threat actors are increasingly exploiting vulnerabilities in the open-source ecosystem to propagate malicious code, exfiltrate data, and cause other harm. By leveraging their proprietary AI-powered malware detection and continuous monitoring system, FortiGuard Labs has established real-time tracking and detection of newly published packages. This ongoing, global monitoring enables researchers to rapidly identify emerging threats and evolving attack techniques.
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Source: Fortinet
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