InfoSec Challenge
Test your cybersecurity knowledge with real-world scenarios
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Security Incident: Supply Chain Attack
Multiple Government Agencies | December 2022
A widely-used network monitoring software was compromised when attackers inserted malicious code into a software update. The software vendor's build process lacked sufficient security controls to detect the unauthorized code. Government agencies that installed the update unknowingly gave attackers access to their networks.
Impact:
Sensitive government information was accessed by foreign actors, requiring months of forensic investigation and remediation efforts across dozens of federal agencies.
Your Analysis
What security issues do you identify in this scenario? How could this attack have been prevented?