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“Don’t just grab random stuff off the internet”: What Chainguard found in 52,000 open source packages
Chainguard analyzed 52,000 open source packages to identify security and quality issues. Their findings highlight risks of using unvetted code from the internet. This matters because many developers and non-technical users rely on open source components in their projects.
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Companies must improve vetting processes to avoid security vulnerabilities.
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Organizations should adopt tools to scan and verify open source dependencies.
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“Don’t just grab random stuff off the internet”: What Chainguard found in 52,000 open source packages
Chainguard analyzed 52,000 open source packages to identify security and quality issues. Their findings highlight risks of using unvetted code from the internet. This matters because many developers and non-technical users rely on open source components in their projects.
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“Don’t just grab random stuff off the internet”: What Chainguard found in 52,000 open source packages
Chainguard analyzed 52,000 open source packages to identify security and quality issues. Their findings highlight risks of using unvetted code from the internet. This matters because many developers and non-technical users rely on open source components in their projects.