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RubyGems Packages Targeted in SleeperGem Supply Chain Attack

Researchers have uncovered a sneaky supply chain attack, dubbed SleeperGem, that uses malicious RubyGems packages to infiltrate developer machines and download additional payloads. The attack relies on three rogue packages, each acting as a loader to fetch a second-stage payload.

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GemStuffer Exploits RubyGems to Exfiltrate UK Council Data

Meet GemStuffer, a sneaky campaign that's hijacking the RubyGems registry to steal sensitive data, including information from a UK council, by hiding scraped content within seemingly harmless package files. Over 150 malicious gems have been used to store and exfiltrate this data, exposing it to anyone who knows where to look.

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RubyGems Disrupts Signups Amid Malicious Package Surge

RubyGems has temporarily halted new account registrations amid a significant surge in malicious packages, with security experts warning of a major attack on the platform. The move comes as Mend.io, the organization responsible for securing RubyGems, works to contain the incident.

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