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“Supply Chain in the Crosshairs”: Dependency Poisoning & Build Attacks
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Dependency Confusion Attacks Are Still Thriving
Attackers upload malicious packages with the same name as internal libraries to public repos. CI pipelines pull them unknowingly — especially in hybrid cloud/on-prem setups.
Deep Dependency Layers Are Evading Security Scans
Many SCA (Software Composition Analysis) tools fail to detect vulnerabilities in deeply nested dependencies. These indirect packages can carry backdoors or post-install scripts.
Compromised Build Agents Infect Every Artifact
If a CI runner or build server is compromised, every app or binary it creates becomes a delivery vehicle for malware — often signed and “trusted.”
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Secrets Are Leaking via Logs and Containers
API keys, DB creds, and tokens often get hardcoded or exposed in pipeline logs, build artifacts, or unscanned containers — then pushed to public registries.
Supply Chain Risk Isn’t Just About Code
Vendors with poor patch hygiene, unsigned binaries, or no changelogs can introduce systemic risks. Attacks now target governance, not just GitHub.
AI-Model Supply Chains Are Emerging as New Targets
ML tools using shared datasets, weights, and fine-tuned models can unknowingly ingest tainted logic — affecting prediction accuracy and integrity.
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