Software Updates That Secretly Infect Companies
What We Saw in 2025
Hackers tampered with software updates and open-source tools used by thousands of companies.
Source: CSO Online
https://www.csoonline.com
2026 Outlook
Smaller software vendors will be targeted to reach larger enterprises.
Defender Focus
- Track software ingredients (SBOM)
- Verify update signatures
- Use secure build pipelines
- Restrict open-source usage
References
- CSO Online supply chain reporting: https://www.csoonline.com
- IT Pro open-source risks: https://www.itpro.com
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