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Malicious packages were actively distributed through the Arch Linux AUR, compromising the security of users who installed them.

CybersecurityTechnologyConflictJun 12, 2026score 2.652 posts · 63 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses a security incident involving malicious packages in the Arch Linux AUR (Arch User Repository), raising concerns about software security and trust in open-source repositories.

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Malicious packages were actively distributed through the Arch Linux AUR, compromising the security of users who installed them.
Parent: CybersecurityEntity: Open-source software repositoriesImpact: negativeDate: Jun 12, 2026 - Jun 13, 2026Target: The security of open-source software repositories

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Active AUR malicious packages incident https://archlinux.org/news/active-aur-malicious-packages-incident/ #ArchLinux #Linux
194 boosts · 124 favs · 7 replies · Jun 12, 2026
#archlinux#linux
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⚠️ Arch linux active AUR malicious packages incident https://archlinux.org/news/active-aur-malicious-packages-incident/ #security #archlinux
5 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Jun 13, 2026
#security#archlinux