Open Source Development Workflows Targeted in Supply Chain Attacks, Study Finds

A study by ReversingLabs published in February 2026 reveals that attacks targeting the software supply chain are exploiting open source development workflows. In 2025, malicious actors embedded harmful activities into automated build and deployment processes, taking advantage of the trust placed in third-party updates and rapid release cycles. The attacks aimed to distribute malware and exfiltrate credentials, leveraging the scale and automation of open source ecosystems. No specific technical details or precise figures are mentioned in the excerpt.