Open Source Malware Instances Increased by 73% in 2025

Open Source Malware Instances Increased by 73% in 2025

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In 2025, over 10,000 malicious open source packages were identified, marking a 73% increase from the previous year. This surge in open source malware poses significant risks to DevOps and cybersecurity teams, as malware can be injected into numerous downstream applications. The findings were reported in the ReversingLabs Software Supply Chain Security Report.

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