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

<p>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.</p> <p>Source - <a href= "https://research.checkpoint.com/2022/cloudguard-spectral-detects-several-malicious-packages-on-pypi-the-official-software-repository-for-python-developers/"> https://research.checkpoint.com/2022/cloudguard-spectral-detects-several-malicious-packages-on-pypi-the-official-software-repository-for-python-developers/</a></p> <p>Be aware, be safe.</p> <p>Support the show and get access to behind the scenes content as a patron - <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/SecurityInFive">https://www.patreon.com/SecurityInFive</a> *** Support the podcast with a cup of coffee *** - <a href= "https://www.ko-fi.com/securityinfive">Ko-Fi Security In Five</a> Mighty Mackenzie - <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/mightymackie">https://www.facebook.com/mightymackie</a></p> <p>Where you can find Security In Five - <a href= "https://linktr.ee/binaryblogger">https://linktr.ee/binaryblogger</a></p> <p>Email - <a href= "%E2%80%9Cmailto:bblogger@protonmail.com%E2%80%9D">bblogger@protonmail.com</a></p>