Linux Lurker: Unpacking the Explosive Backdoor in XZ Utils (CVE-2024-3094)

In a plot twist worthy of a cyber-thriller, XZ Utils got a backdoor baked in by a faux maintainer. Cue Linux users sweating bullets as CVE-2024-3094 exposes their systems to remote hijinks. Who needs movie night when you’ve got real-life supply chain shenanigans?

Published: Added: April 2, 2024 at 6:43 amAssembled by: J J
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Well, it looks like our friend Jia Tan has been playing the long con, weaving a web of digital deceit right under our noses. Who knew that the unassuming XZ Utils would be the stage for such a gripping espionage thriller? And here I thought the most excitement I'd get from compression utilities was watching my files shrink faster than my paycheck. Bravo, Jia, for bringing the drama to data compression!

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