Building from source blocks 98% of open source malware

Open source ecosystems like PyPI and npm are vital to modern software but are frequent targets for malicious actors. With hundreds of thousands of malware instances found annually, supply chain attacks like typosquatting, dependency confusion, and compromised accounts threaten organizations.

This webcast shows how building packages from verified source code reduces malware risks. Key findings:

· 98% of malicious Python and 99.7% of npm packages are preventable via source-based rebuilding
· Most malicious packages lack valid source code or have mismatched artifacts
· Secure builds with layered verification offer strong protection

Learn more in the full webcast.