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Arch Linux's largest software repo is blocking sign-ups due to a malware crisis

AUR was considered a looming security threat.
Research Snipers

Major attack on Arch Linux: massive malware injection into the AUR

Arch Linux continues to struggle with a large-scale malware wave in its user repository AUR (Arch User Repository). This is currently literally flooded with malware. The attack continues and becomes ...

Malicious apps got into the Arch User Repository - how to protect yourself

Malicious apps got into the Arch User Repository - how to protect yourself ...
GamingOnLinuxOpinion

The security situation with the Arch Linux AUR got a lot worse

Oh dear, the situation with the Arch Linux AUR got a fair bit worse since GamingOnLinux initially covered the malicious ...
The Hacker News

Over 400 Arch Linux AUR Packages Hijacked to Deploy Infostealer and eBPF Rootkit

Attackers hijacked 400+ Arch Linux AUR packages to run a Rust credential stealer, with optional eBPF rootkit support on root ...
OSTechNix

BTW, Arch Linux Has a New Leader for 2026

Levente Polyak just got re-elected as the Arch Linux leader for 2026. Here is who he is, what he does, and why this matters ...

Attack wave on Arch Linux: hundreds of package descriptions with malware in AUR

Arch Linux defends itself against a wave of attacks that have massively contaminated package descriptions in the unofficial Arch User Repository with malware.
ZDNet

CachyOS is the Arch Linux distro to try if you want serious speed and performance

The latest CachyOS release is all about speed. This Arch-based distribution is a user-friendly powerhouse. You can download and install CachyOS for free. Power ...