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Axios Software Tool Used by Millions Compromised in Hack.
| Title: | Axios Software Tool Used by Millions Compromised in Hack. |
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| Authors: | Gallagher, Ryan (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Claims Journal. 3/31/2026, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Software libraries (Computer programming), *Computer security vulnerabilities, *Data security failures, *Malware, *Security systems |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on a cybersecurity breach involving Axios, a widely used software tool that enables applications to send requests to servers and connect to the internet. An unknown hacker compromised a key developer’s GitHub account to release malicious versions of Axios, which is downloaded about 80 million times weekly, potentially exposing users across major operating systems like Windows, MacOS, and Linux to data theft. Security experts highlight the significant scope of this supply-chain attack, noting its impact on software developers and internal systems, with at least 135 computers identified as compromised. Axios is maintained by a community of contributors on GitHub rather than a single company, and the full extent and intent of the breach remain unclear. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: | Business Source Index |
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