Malicious open‑source packages pose a growing threat as attackers use deception, subversion, and confusion to infiltrate software ecosystems. These threats span multiple package managers, exploit pre-build processes, and create immediate impact, making traditional security methods insufficient. Enterprises need proactive, automated detection backed by a robust malicious package database to distinguish harmful code from simple vulnerabilities. With real-world attacks increasing in scale and sophistication, broad ecosystem coverage and continuous monitoring have become essential for effective defense.

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