CrowdStrike and Google take down botnet used by hackers to target software developers in supply chain attacks
Quick Take
CrowdStrike and Google have dismantled the Glassworm botnet, which was used by cybercriminals to infect open-source software projects with malware. This attack targeted software developers and companies relying on these projects, posing significant risks to the software supply chain.
Key Points
- Glassworm botnet infected open-source software projects with malware.
- Cybercriminals targeted developers and companies using the compromised software.
- The operation highlights vulnerabilities in the software supply chain.
- CrowdStrike and Google collaborated to neutralize the threat.
- This incident underscores the importance of securing open-source dependencies.
Article Excerpt
From source RSS / original summaryCybercriminals used the Glassworm botnet to infect open source software projects with malware, and in turn hack the developers and companies that use that software.
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