"Uncovering the Linux xz Utils Backdoor: A Supply Chain Hack Alert"

A backdoor was discovered in xz Utils, a widely used data compression utility in Linux and Unix-like systems, allowing unauthorized access with root privileges through SSH. The backdoor was nearly merged into major Linux distributions, and its creator, Jia Tan, has a mysterious online presence. The attack involved years of planning and manipulation of open-source projects, and the malicious code was designed to be stealthy and targeted specific system configurations. Multiple researchers have analyzed the backdoor's components, and the incident serves as a cautionary tale for the security of open-source software supply chains.