Hidden backdoor in Go package remained undetected for years

Go, one of the most popular programming languages alongside "traditional" standards such as Python, C, and Visual Basic, was exploited to turn legitimate open-source projects into malicious software. The heart of the issue lay in the Google-owned proxy.golang.org service, which acts as a mirror for developers to quickly fetch and...Read Entire Article

Feb 7, 2025 - 23:00
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Hidden backdoor in Go package remained undetected for years

Go, one of the most popular programming languages alongside "traditional" standards such as Python, C, and Visual Basic, was exploited to turn legitimate open-source projects into malicious software. The heart of the issue lay in the Google-owned proxy.golang.org service, which acts as a mirror for developers to quickly fetch and...

Read Entire Article