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Socket for Supply Chain Attack Prevention

What is a software supply chain attack?

A software supply chain attack occurs when attackers compromise a trusted software component — such as an open-source dependency, build tool, or repository — to inject malicious code into downstream applications. These attacks exploit the trust between developers and their tools, often going undetected until it's too late.

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Supply Chain Attacks vs Traditional Code Vulnerabilities

Unlike traditional vulnerabilities that exploit known weaknesses (e.g., CVEs), supply chain attacks target the software development process itself. Instead of finding flaws in your code, attackers infiltrate dependencies or tools, introducing malicious changes that bypass conventional security measures.

Socket Solves the Complete Dependency Problem

Vulnerable Dependencies

  • Accidentally introduced (by maintainer)
  • Okay to ship to production, if low impact
  • You have time to fix it
  • Reactive, by definition

Malicious Dependencies

  • Intentionally introduced (by attacker)
  • Never okay to ship to production
  • Needs to be found before installation
  • Requires a proactive approach

Detect and block software supply chain attacks

Socket detects traditional vulnerabilities (CVEs) but goes beyond that to scan the actual code of dependencies for malicious behavior. It proactively detects and blocks 70+ signals of supply chain risk in open source code, for comprehensive protection.

Possible typosquat attack

Known malware

Unstable ownership

Git dependency

GitHub dependency

AI-detected potential malware

HTTP dependency

Obfuscated code

Suspicious Stars on GitHub

Telemetry

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We help security teams work more efficiently

Cut through the noise and focus on real threats.

Get actionable alerts for the supply chain risks that matter. Socket highlights risky dependencies directly within the developer workflow.

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