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

submitted 18 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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[–] naught@sh.itjust.works 2 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago) (1 children)

same way you get packages anywhere else

[–] vapeloki@lemmy.world 1 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

Anywhere else, I just need the package from the brave project or their repo. I trust the brave project, I do not trust the AUR for reasons.

[–] naught@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

There is an install script for linux front and center on the page (classic curl into sh). For other distros, they're having you add their own repository and install from that. Just as sketchy.

It's unwise to trust Brave, anyway.

[–] Cyber@feddit.uk 1 points 3 hours ago

curl | sh is the worst security front door I've seen

At least check the script first so it's understood