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Arch Linux's largest software repo is blocking sign-ups due to a malware crisis

AUR was considered a looming security threat.

Malicious apps got into the Arch User Repository - how to protect yourself

Malicious apps got into the Arch User Repository - how to protect yourself ...
GamingOnLinuxOpinion

The security situation with the Arch Linux AUR got a lot worse

Oh dear, the situation with the Arch Linux AUR got a fair bit worse since GamingOnLinux initially covered the malicious ...
GamingOnLinux

The Arch Linux AUR had over 400 packages compromised with malware

Looks like the Arch Linux AUR (Arch User Repository) needs some better security and package checks - as some malicious users ...
The Hacker News

Over 400 Arch Linux AUR Packages Hijacked to Deploy Infostealer and eBPF Rootkit

Attackers hijacked 400+ Arch Linux AUR packages to run a Rust credential stealer, with optional eBPF rootkit support on root ...

Arch Linux locks down AUR signups amid wave of malicious commits

A wave of malicious commits hit the Arch User Repository (AUR) over the weekend, prompting the team to disable new account ...
SecurityWeek

Atomic Arch Supply Chain Attack Hits 1,500 AUR Packages

At least 1,500 malicious packages were published to the Arch User Repository (AUR) as part of the Atomic Arch supply chain ...
TechRepublic

How to add Arch Linux AUR-like repositories to Ubuntu- and Fedora-based Linux distributions

Jack Wallen walks you through the steps to install software that gives you access to an Arch Linux AUR-like repository from non-Arch-based distributions. Arch Linux has a community-driven repository ...