How open-source malware is re-targeting UK supply chains

How open-source malware is re-targeting UK supply chains

Open-source malware has changed shape. What once focused on noisy cryptomining has moved toward something far more valuable: access. Our recent data shows attackers are increasingly targeting credentials and secrets embedded in software dependencies, with UK organizations firmly in scope.This shift marks a move away from opportunistic abuse toward deliberate supply-chain compromise. Instead of draining compute cycles, attackers are positioning t…

How to combat the new threats in open-source libraries

The recent breach of GitHub Inc. that gave attackers access to around 4,000 of the platform’s internal code repositories dramatizes the growing threats from malicious actors who bury malware in open-source software libraries. Supply chains are coveted targets for cyberattacks, and threats have been amplified recently by how quickly they can be introduced.  Perpetrators have […] The post How to combat the new threats in open-source libraries appe…

Microsoft Warns Hackers Are Using BNB Chain to Spread Malware

Microsoft has uncovered a new malware campaign that abuses the BNB Smart Chain to make malicious infrastructure more resilient.

Supply chains at risk as many businesses admit they don’t monitor cyber threats

UK businesses are leaving their supply chains vulnerable to cyber risks, according to recent research from leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK.  The Supply Chain Integrity Survey found only 55% of businesses are actively monitoring cyber and technology risks across their supply chains, while just 39% of businesses feel ‘very confident’ they could withstand a cyber-attack. This is despite almost a quarter (22%) of the respondents experi…