Open Source Code: The Cybersecurity Time Bomb Ticking in Your Software

All companies using open source code in their software are at risk of supply-chain attacks, says new research. Despite a grim outlook, things are improving for application security leaders. Checkmarx’s report shows 100% of surveyed AppSec professionals have faced attacks, but fewer incidents were reported…

Hot Take:

Open source code is like free pizza: it’s great until you realize the toppings include anchovies and malware. With 100% of surveyed AppSec pros having faced a supply-chain attack, it’s clear that while open source is a gift, it’s also the gift that keeps on giving… headaches.

Key Points:

  • All companies using open source code are at risk of supply-chain attacks.
  • 100% of surveyed AppSec professionals have experienced a software supply chain attack.
  • 57% of organizations focus significantly on software supply chain security.
  • Over half (54%) are investigating or planning to use a solution for these risks.
  • Checkmarx detected over 385,000 malicious open source packages in the last two years.

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