Google releases supply chain security mitigation guidance, addressing open-source poisoning trends
TechNadu · x · 2026-08-02
Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) and Mandiant published a blog detailing the growth of open-source software supply chain attacks from 2025 to early 2026, and provided mitigation and hardening recommendations. The guide notes attackers increasingly poison open-source packages and exploit developer tools, highlighting new risks from AI-assisted development workflows.
Related event: Google Warns of 1444% Surge in Malicious Packages Targeting AI Workflows(3 posts)→
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