Malicious Packages Exploit Realistic Identities

Malicious open source packages are getting smarter, with 91% using realistic identities and naming-variant tactics to blend in with legitimate projects, making them harder to spot. This shift away from simple typosquatting tricks means developers need to be extra vigilant when adding dependencies to their workflows.

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