In this blog entry, Trend Micro researchers look at overly permissive cloud service credentials in Microsoft’s public-facing assets and assess their potential implications on software supply chain and software integrity.
We do this by exploring two scenarios involving PC Manager, a tool designed to help optimize and manage Windows computers. PC Manager includes features for cleaning up temporary files, managing startup programs, monitoring system health, and improving overall performance, and aims to provide users with a straightforward method for maintaining their machine’s efficiency and security. The two scenarios the researchers explore include one related to the official PC Manager website, and another to the WinGet package manager.
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Source: Trend Micro
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