How a Malicious Xz Utils Update Nearly Caused a Catastrophic Cyberattack on Linux Systems Worldwide

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A "frightfully close" call with hackers trying to pierce through xz Utils could have led to the next Solar Winds incident.
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A backdoor in xz Utils, a Linux tool, nearly caused a significant cyberattack, highlighting the vulnerabilities in open-source software and the ongoing threat from nation-state actors.