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Tag: Open-Source Security

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Notepad++ Update System Hijacked: Inside the Stealthy Supply Chain Attack

02 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Asia

Suspected state-sponsored hackers covertly hijacked Notepad++'s update infrastructure, targeting select users with malicious redirects and exposing open-source supply chain vulnerabilities.

#Notepad++ | #Cyber attack | #Open-source security

Logging in the Shadows: The NuGet Package That Stole Cryptocurrency Wallets

16 Dec 2025 news 🌍 Asia

A seemingly harmless NuGet package, Tracer.Fody.NLog, used linguistic trickery and code impersonation to steal cryptocurrency wallet data from unsuspecting .NET developers. Here’s how the attack unfolded—and why it signals a growing risk for open-source supply chains.

#Cryptocurrency Theft | #Open-Source Security | #Supply-Chain Attack

Stealth by Design: AI-Powered Malware Targets Open-Source Supply Chains

13 Dec 2025 news 🌍 Europe

A sophisticated cybercrime campaign leverages AI-generated code and social engineering to spread PyStoreRAT malware through trusted open-source repositories, signaling a dangerous shift in supply chain exploitation.

#AI Malware | #Supply Chain Attack | #Open-Source Security

SmartTube Android TV App Breach Exposes Malware Risks

01 Dec 2025 news

SmartTube, a popular YouTube client for Android TV, was breached to deliver hidden malware. The attack exposes risks in open-source apps and the importance of digital trust.

#SmartTube breach | #Android TV | #open-source security