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2019-05-02 05:30
In software development, a supply chain attack is typically performed by inserting malicious code into a code dependency or third-party service integration. Unlike typical cyber attacks, supply chain attacks provide two major advantages to attackers. Firstly, a single supply chain attack can target multiple companies at once (since multiple companies use the same code dependencies and third-party scripts); as such, the potential return of investment of the attack is higher. Secondly, and unlike common cyber … More → The post Supply chain attacks: Mitigation and protection appeared first on Help Net Security.
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