Webinar: How to Stop Python Supply Chain Attacks—and the Expert Tools You Need
Webinar: How to Stop Python Supply Chain Attacks—and the Expert Tools You Need — Aug 07, 2025The Hacker NewsDevSecOps / Supply Chain Security [https://blogg
What’s new: A webinar has been announced focusing on Python supply chain security, highlighting the increasing risk of attacks through malicious packages on the Python Package Index (PyPI). Recent incidents, such as the compromise of the Ultralytics YOLO package in December 2024, demonstrate the vulnerabilities present in the ecosystem. Attackers are employing techniques like typo-squatting, repo-jacking, and slop-squatting to exploit weaknesses in the open-source supply chain.
Who’s affected
Developers and organizations using Python packages, particularly those relying on third-party libraries from PyPI, are at risk. The vulnerabilities in the official Python container image, which currently has over 100 high and critical CVEs, further exacerbate the situation.
What to do
- Enhance your pip install hygiene by verifying package sources and using tools like pip-audit and Sigstore.
- Implement Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) for better visibility of dependencies.
- Stay informed about ecosystem changes and security measures being adopted by PyPI.
- Consider adopting zero-trust principles for your Python stack using tools like Chainguard Containers.
