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Briefing: Supply-chain attack using invisible code hits GitHub and other repositories
Strategic angle: Unicode that's invisible to the human eye was largely abandoned—until attackers took notice.
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Updated 29 days ago
A new supply-chain attack has emerged, utilizing invisible Unicode characters that are not perceptible to the human eye. This tactic has been largely overlooked in recent years.
The attacks have targeted GitHub and various other repositories, raising concerns about the security of code management platforms. The implications for software integrity are significant.
As these invisible characters can bypass traditional security measures, organizations must reassess their defenses and consider the architecture of their code repositories to mitigate potential risks.