Security researchers are alerting developers about 'slopsquatting,' a novel form of supply chain attack that takes advantage of AI-generated misinformation. As more developers use AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT, attackers are manipulating the flaws in these systems. They create fake software packages which AI often suggests, leading to risks of downloading malicious software. A recent study found that about 21.7% of suggested packages from open-source LLMs are hallucinations, pushing the importance of verification of AI-generated code to mitigate these risks.
Security researchers have raised alarms over 'slopsquatting,' a supply chain attack exploiting AI-generated misinformation that tricks developers into downloading malicious software.
Developers are at risk because attackers register non-existent software packages that AI suggests, compromising code integrity and providing hackers with potential access.
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