<ul><li>A new report from FortiGuard Labs highlights a wave of malicious software packages exploiting system vulnerabilities.</li><li>The report identifies thousands of malicious packages distributed across open-source repositories, using techniques such as low-file-count packages, suspicious installation scripts, and typosquatting.</li><li>Attackers employ deceptive tactics, including artificially high version numbers and empty descriptions, to obscure their true intent and mislead users.</li><li>Fortinet urges organizations to implement strong security hygiene, vet open-source dependencies, utilize threat intelligence solutions, and apply behavioral analysis techniques.</li></ul>

Fortinet identifies thousands of malicious software packages exploiting open-source repositories

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