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The hack that almost broke the internet

May 17, 2024 · 25m
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  • Describes a near-catastrophic cyberattack targeting the XZ open-source software that powers critical internet infrastructure for banks, airlines, and military systems
  • Reveals how hackers spent two years secretly infiltrating XZ to create a hidden backdoor that nearly went undetected
  • Exposes the vulnerability of modern internet systems relying on open-source software often maintained by unpaid, overworked individual volunteers

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