Engineer Explains: How to Protect your Code from Supply Chain Attacks

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Vulnerabilities introduced at any point in the development or distribution process can compromise the integrity of the entire system.

Attackers often target third-party libraries, tools, or dependencies, making it essential to ensure all components are secure to prevent data breaches, malicious code injection, and system disruptions.

Learn more about software supply chain security from Lucija Valentić, Software Threat Researcher at Reversing Labs:

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