Supply Chain Attack
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供应链攻击
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Also known as: software supply chain compromise
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
A supply chain attack compromises a trusted vendor, library, or update channel so malicious code rides into many downstream customers.
Real-World Example
Poisoning a popular open-source package so apps that depend on it ship a backdoor is a supply chain attack.
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