Martijn Hols • 12/14/2024

The security risks of front-end dependencies

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This article details the security risks inherent in using front-end dependencies, covering unintentional vulnerabilities, deliberately introduced malicious code, install scripts, and trust in package maintainers. It explains the specific threats to client-side applications and concludes with practical recommendations for developers to secure their projects.

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