RubyGems halts new registrations after hundreds of malicious packages uploaded

Colleagues, please note: a large-scale attack has struck RubyGems.

Summary:
- Mend.io reports a "major malicious attack": new registrations suspended.
- Hundreds of packages involved; some contain exploits and potential credential-stealing.
- Perpetrators not yet identified; investigation ongoing; further details promised after containment.

Why it matters: supply-chain compromise threatens secure development and gives attackers a broad vector for distributing harm.

How are you preparing projects for supply‑chain risks?

#cybersecurity #supplychain #opensource #RubyGems