From Rare to Routine: Understanding the Surge in Supply Chain Attacks

Supply chain attacks have escalated from isolated incidents to a persistent threat in the software development ecosystem. This escalation stems from the increasing interdependence of open-source libraries and package managers, where compromising a single widely-used component can cascade vulnerabilities across thousands of downstream projects. Understanding the drivers behind this trend is critical for developers and enterprises to strengthen their defenses against attacks targeting the foundation of modern software infrastructure.