How Supply Chain Attacks Are Sneaking Malware onto Your Devices
Cybercriminals are increasingly using supply chain attacks to distribute malicious software to devices. In this type of attack, attackers gain access to a company's account on a, such as GitHub, which is used to store source code and software files. The attackers then upload a malicious software package that looks like a legitimate software update.
When end-users download the update, they unknowingly download the attacker's malicious software along with it. The attack can also occur when the software updates automatically from the code-hosting platform, without the end-user's knowledge.
View this report to dive deeper into the following:
- Real-world, case study examples of Malware Supply Chain Attacks;
- Emerging threat vectors for phishing attacks;
- How attackers exploit software downloads to spread malware.