0x40k<p>Yikes, just stumbled upon some news about new Go modules floating around GitHub that can seriously wreck Linux systems!</p><p>So, here’s the scoop: Three particularly nasty Go modules have been spotted. When executed, they're designed to completely trash the system. How? Basically, they use obfuscated code to fetch a payload, and *that* payload proceeds to overwrite `/dev/sda` (your primary hard drive!) with zeros. Poof! Your data is gone. Keep an eye out for these repos: `github[.]com/truthfulpharm/prototransform`, `github[.]com/blankloggia/go-mcp`, and `github[.]com/steelpoor/tlsproxy`.</p><p>The really scary part? This is a stark reminder of how supply-chain attacks can turn even code you *think* you trust into a major threat.</p><p>And honestly, this isn't an isolated incident. Think about those malicious npm packages caught stealing crypto keys, or PyPI packages abusing Gmail for data exfiltration. Unfortunately, the list goes on.</p><p>What steps can you take?<br>* **Always** double-check package authenticity. Look into the publisher's history and verify GitHub links.<br>* Make it a habit to regularly review your dependencies. What are you *really* pulling into your project?<br>* Implement strict access controls, especially for private keys. Don't make it easy for attackers.<br>* Keep tabs on unusual outbound network connections, *particularly* SMTP traffic.<br>* Don't just blindly trust a package because it's been around for a while. Age isn't always a guarantee of safety.</p><p>Speaking as a pentester, these supply-chain attacks are genuinely tricky and folks often underestimate the danger. Sure, automated scans can catch some things, but nothing beats staying vigilant and truly understanding the risks involved. I see it all the time – clients sometimes get a false sense of security just because something is "open source."</p><p>Have you encountered anything similar? What tools or strategies are you using to lock down your supply chain? Drop your thoughts below!</p><p><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Cybersecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Cybersecurity</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/SupplyChainSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SupplyChainSecurity</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Linux" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Linux</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/GoLang" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GoLang</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Pentest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Pentest</span></a></p>