Episode 1252 - Another Example To Be Very Cautious When Using Modules From Open Code Repositories

Application development has become very community driven and open source modules are commonplace to build fast powerful apps. However, there is a security risk when downloading others' code. This episode talks about a recent revelation of malicious packages in PyPI. Source - https://research.checkpoint.com/2022/cloudguard-spectral-detects-several-malicious-packages-on-pypi-the-official-software-repository-for-python-developers/ Be aware, be safe. Support the show and get access to behind the scenes content as a patron - https://www.patreon.com/SecurityInFive *** Support the podcast with a cup of coffee *** - Ko-Fi Security In Five Mighty Mackenzie - https://www.facebook.com/mightymackie Where you can find Security In Five - https://linktr.ee/binaryblogger Email - [email protected]