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Malicious Go Packages Impersonate Google’s UUID Library to Steal Sensitive Data


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A hidden danger has been lurking in the Go programming ecosystem for over four years. Security researchers from the Socket Threat Research Team have discovered two malicious software packages that impersonate popular Google tools. These fake packages, designed to trick busy developers, have been quietly stealing data since May 2021. The malicious packages are identified […] The post Malicious Go Packages Impersonate Google’s UUID Library to Steal Sensitive Data appeared first on GBHackers Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News Platform.

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