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Arch Linux AUR Malware Campaign Hits Multiple User-Contributed Packages (linuxiac.com)

submitted 13 hours ago by Vittelius@feddit.org to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Arch Linux’s AUR is experiencing a malware incident involving user-contributed packages with malicious commits that attempt to download npm-based payloads during installation. (...)

Arch users should not update AUR packages without review. Examine PKGBUILD diffs, check any new .install files, and be cautious if updates introduce npm commands or dependencies unrelated to the software.

Users who recently updated affected AUR packages should review package history, examine executed suspicious install scripts, and treat any unexpected npm-based installation behavior as a possible compromise.

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[–] juipeltje@lemmy.world 11 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

You run the same risks downloading torrents of games or porn on whatever OS you use. This isn't really linux related, it's related to downloading unverified files uploaded by random people online, which is what the aur basically is.

[–] Strit@lemmy.linuxuserspace.show 9 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (1 children)

Which is why users are recommended to audit the PKGBUILD and related files before building and installing the packages. In the end, what happens during the installation of AUR packages are the users responsibility.

[–] juipeltje@lemmy.world 1 points 10 minutes ago

Yeah admittedly when i was still using Arch at the time i never read the PKGBUILD. For one i was still more of a newb who didn't understand the PKGBUILD files yet, but it also didn't seem to be as much of a problem back then (this was like 5 years ago or something). I don't use Arch or the AUR anymore now though.