Why You MUST Audit Open Source Tools Before Use

Last week, a counterfeit version of the widely used open-source script LinPEAS was found to contain a hidden remote logging feature. This discovery highlights a critical lesson for developers and organizations alike: always verify open-source tools and scripts, ensuring they come from trusted, original sources.

In this short, Andrew Bellini dives into the technical details behind this incident and shares actionable insights to help your team stay secure when using open-source software.

Stay informed and safeguard your workflows-watch now!

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Watch Andrew explore this topic more in depth in this follow-up:    • Don't Make This Rookie Mistake as a Profe…

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