Hundreds of code libraries posted to NPM try to install malware on dev machines - eviltoast
  • LavenderDay3544@lemmy.world
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    15 hours ago

    I mean programming language package managers are just begging to be used as an attack vector. This is why package management should be an OS responsibility across the board and only trusted package sources and publishers should ever be allowed.

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      10 hours ago

      Or at the very fucking least require specific versions with checksums, like golang.

    • Reptorian@lemmy.zip
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      14 hours ago

      There’s also the alternatives of making your own library. I’m happy to use minimal amount of 3rd parties and just make my own instead.