Unraveling the XZ Package Backdoor Incident

This chapter delves into a critical incident in the open source community concerning the XZ package backdoor, exposing vulnerabilities exploited by nation-state actors. It highlights the manipulative tactics used by these actors and the implications for the security of open source software, underscoring the fortunate discovery of the threat.

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