Google Launches OSS Rebuild
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The Google mother Alphabet finally wants to prevent criminals from entering important software projects via open source components. The new initiative "OSS Rebuild" is supposed to put a stop to this. (Read more)
Google has introduced its new OSS Rebuild system, which ensures the origin of open source packages and their integrity. In particular, Google wants to prevent so-called supply chain attacks and strengthen security standards. Modern open source software uses numerous ready-made libraries and components. They usually bring build tools from matching repositories such as the Python Package Index (PyPI). Criminals have it
Alphabet Launches OSS Rebuild to Bolster Open-Source Security Against Supply-Chain Attacks and Tampering
Google’s Alphabet Inc. has unveiled a ambitious new initiative aimed at fortifying the foundations of open-source software, a critical component of modern digital infrastructure. In a recent company announcement on its security blog, the tech giant introduced OSS Rebuild, a project designed to enhance the security and verifiability of open-source packages through reproducible builds. This move comes amid growing concerns over supply-chain vulner…
Google Launches OSS Rebuild
Google has announced OSS Rebuild, a new project designed to detect supply chain attacks in open source software by independently reproducing and verifying package builds across major repositories. The initiative, unveiled by the company's Open Source Security Team, targets PyPI (Python), npm (JavaScript/TypeScript), and Crates.io (Rust) packages. The system, the company said, automatically creates standardized build environments to rebuild pack…
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