What’s new: A webinar has been announced focusing on Python supply chain security, highlighting the increasing risk of malicious packages in the Python Package Index (PyPI). Recent incidents, such as the compromise of the Ultralytics YOLO package in December 2024, underscore the urgency for developers and security teams to enhance their practices. The webinar will cover various attack vectors like typo-squatting and repo-jacking, and discuss the vulnerabilities present in the official Python container image, which currently has over 100 high and critical CVEs.
Who’s affected
Developers, security engineers, and organizations using Python packages in their applications are at risk due to the rising number of supply chain attacks targeting the Python ecosystem.
What to do
- Improve pip install hygiene and validate dependencies before use.
- Utilize tools such as pip-audit, Sigstore, and Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) for better visibility and control over dependencies.
- Stay informed about ecosystem-wide changes and security measures being implemented in PyPI.
- Adopt zero-trust principles for your Python stack using secure container solutions.
