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Malicious Go Module Discovered Posing as SSH Brute-Forcer – Why Supply Chain Attacks Demand Urgent Attention
In today’s fast-moving digital world, software supply chains have become both a cornerstone of innovation and a prime target for attackers. A recent discovery reported by The Hacker News highlights a particularly troubling case: a malicious Go module named “golang.org/x/ssh” was found imitating the legitimate SSH library to deliver backdoor access.
Open-source software has radically transformed how modern applications are built. It accelerates development, reduces costs, and fosters innovation. But in this era of rapid development and microservices, it also introduces a silent but significant threat: your dependencies.