Drew DeVault 5/12/2022

When will we learn?

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The article analyzes the recurring problem of supply-chain attacks in language-specific package managers like npm, Cargo, and PyPI, citing a timeline of major incidents. It argues these systems are 'broken-by-design' due to a lack of review and direct vendor publishing. The author advocates for using traditional Linux distribution package managers, which offer review, trust, and stability, and suggests overlay package managers should adopt similar maintainer and review processes.

When will we learn?

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