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

ZDNetJune 17, 20265 min read

For the second time in a week, the AUR was found to contain malicious applications. What can Arch Linux users do about this?

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The Arch User Repository was found to contain malicious apps. Twice in a week's span was this discovered. Users are warned to be vigilant, but there are other, easier ways. Researchers at software supply chain management company Sonatype found that the Arch User Repository contained about 1,500 malicious packages, the company said in a blog post updated June 12. "We continue to encourage all users of AUR packages to review all PKGBUILD and install script changes when…

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