Early Warning Signs of Supply-Chain Attacks Found on Dark Web Forums

Underground forums on the dark web reveal early warning signs of supply-chain attacks, including the sale of GitHub access, leaked code repositories, and stolen API keys. These compromised assets serve as potential footholds for attackers targeting software supply chains. The article highlights research by Flare, which identifies these indicators as precursors to broader supply-chain risks. No specific dates, CVE IDs, or numerical data were provided regarding active incidents or affected entities. The focus is on monitoring dark web marketplaces for threat intelligence related to supply-chain compromise. The impacts include increased risk of unauthorized access, code tampering, and downstream exploitation of software dependencies.