"How Hackers Infiltrate Open Source Projects"

Open source software included in most enterprises' critical applications is vulnerable to being infiltrated by hackers. According to security professionals, the nature of open source projects provides opportunities for hackers to insert malicious code, posing a threat to the security of enterprises. This article continues to discuss what makes open source projects vulnerable to hacking, why small open source projects are often targeted by malicious actors, the potential impact of such attacks, and what developers should do to increase code security. 

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