"Engineer's Discovery Averts Major Cybersecurity Crisis"

A developer uncovered sabotage in the open source software program XZ Utils, which could have created a secret door to millions of servers across the internet, sparking significant cybersecurity concerns in the U.S. The incident has raised alarms about protecting open source software and highlighted the need for increased vigilance and support for the volunteers who maintain these programs. The discovery has prompted discussions among government officials and cybersecurity experts about the implications and necessary steps to safeguard open source code and build a sustainable open source ecosystem.