Crates.io Targeted by Phishing Attempt Following npm Supply Chain Attack
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dmarto
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Summary
The article discusses a phishing attempt targeting crates.io, the main public repository for Rust packages, following a recent npm supply chain attack. It describes a phishing email that leads to a GitHub login page, indicating a security threat to the Rust ecosystem's package management system.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledEarlier this week, an npm supply chain attack
It's turn for crates.io, the main public repository for Rust crates (packages)
The phishing e-mail looks like this: And it leads to a GitHub login page
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