"Close Call: The Near-Miss Cyberattack That Almost Compromised Millions of Linux Computers"

A near-miss cyberattack involving the open source software program XZ Utils has raised concerns about the safety of open source software and drawn attention from tech executives and government officials. The program had been sabotaged by a developer, introducing a nearly invisible backdoor that could have compromised millions of servers across the internet. The incident has highlighted the vulnerability of open source projects, with experts calling for increased support and resources for the volunteers who maintain them, as well as a need for tech companies to contribute back to the open source ecosystem. The episode has prompted discussions about how to better protect open source code and the need for changes to prevent similar incidents in the future.