A wave of malicious commits hit the Arch User Repository (AUR) over the weekend, prompting the team to disable new account ...
Malicious apps got into the Arch User Repository - how to protect yourself ...
AUR was considered a looming security threat.
Attackers hijacked 400+ Arch Linux AUR packages to run a Rust credential stealer, with optional eBPF rootkit support on root systems.
At least 1,500 malicious packages were published to the Arch User Repository (AUR) as part of the Atomic Arch supply chain ...
An AUR supply chain attack compromised more than 400 Arch Linux packages from 11 June 2026, planting a Rust credential stealer and an eBPF rootkit that hides from standard inspection tools.
Oh dear, the situation with the Arch Linux AUR got a fair bit worse since GamingOnLinux initially covered the malicious packages.
3 ways the new Steam Machine could be a huge win for Linux ...
Attackers hijacked over 1,500 packages in Arch Linux's AUR to plant a credential stealer. The official repos are safe, but the trust model took the hit.
Arch Linux continues to struggle with a large-scale malware wave in its user repository AUR (Arch User Repository). This is currently literally flooded with malware. The attack continues and becomes ...
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