Ars Technica
Why a recent supply-chain attack singled out security firms Checkmarx and Bitwarden
A sophisticated supply-chain attack recently targeted developers by impersonating security researchers and distributing malicious Python packages. The campaign specifically aimed to compromise machines at security firms Checkmarx and Bitwarden, highlighting the increasing trend of attackers targeting security professionals themselves.
MY TAKE
This attack is a sobering reminder that no one is immune, and even security-conscious developers can be targeted through trusted channels like PyPI. It reinforces the critical need for dependency scanning and skepticism toward unsolicited contributions, even from seemingly credible sources.
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