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Dependencies are dangerous

Go Time: Golang, Software Engineering

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Risks of Introducing Vulnerabilities in Go Libraries

Discussion on the risks of introducing vulnerabilities into popular Go libraries by maintaining the same hash for the repository, potentially enabling attackers to manipulate the vulnerability database and slip in malicious code. Emphasis on how attackers can exploit dependencies to introduce hidden threats, the advantages Go offers in handling dependencies, and the importance of security measures like code scanning and vigilance to mitigate risks.

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