<ul><li>Researchers discovered 3 malicious Go modules containing hidden code to wipe a Linux system's main disk, making it unbootable.</li><li>The malware-laced modules fetch destructive payloads to execute a shell script, permanently destroying data on the primary disk.</li><li>Attackers exploit Go ecosystem's decentralized nature to create confusion, making it hard for developers to distinguish between legitimate and malicious modules.</li><li>Experts emphasize the importance of strong supply chain security and recommend proactive code audits and continuous monitoring to combat such sophisticated threats.</li></ul>

Malicious Go Modules designed to wipe Linux systems

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