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Install Hooks
Safeguard articles tagged "Install Hooks" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
3 articles
Software Supply Chain Security
Post-Install Hooks Across Package Managers: A Comparative Security Analysis
Every package ecosystem handles install-time code execution differently. Some are permissive, some restrictive, and the differences matter for supply chain security.
Dec 10, 20235 min read
Software Supply Chain Security
Post-Install Hooks in Package Managers: The Universal Backdoor Mechanism
Almost every package manager supports post-install hooks that run arbitrary code. This is the most abused feature in supply chain attacks.
Apr 8, 20234 min read
Software Supply Chain Security
pip Install Hooks Security Risks: Code Execution During Package Installation
Running pip install can execute arbitrary code on your machine before you ever import the package. Here is how install hooks create risk.
Aug 8, 20224 min read
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