CrowdStrike and Google take down botnet used by hackers to target software developers in supply chain attacks
Cybersecurity firms CrowdStrike and Google have successfully dismantled the 'Glassworm' botnet, which was used to target software developers through supply chain attacks. The hackers utilized malicious extensions and malvertising to compromise developer workstations and plant malicious code.
Why it matters
The operation highlights the growing trend of hackers targeting individual developers to gain access to broader software supply chains, posing a significant risk to global digital infrastructure.
CrowdStrike and Google take down botnet used by hackers to target software developers in supply chain attacks | TechCrunch
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