El Hackeo que casi INFECTA al MUNDO ENTERO | La puerta trasera de xzutils

Andrés returns to San Francisco from visiting his parents in Germany and discovers errors in automated test results related to his work at Microsoft on PostgreSQL.

Andrés focuses on optimizing PostgreSQL for faster performance by minimizing CPU usage, disk reading, and response time in database queries.

Andrés notices a delay in SSH connection, leading to the discovery of a backdoor exploit on his computer, allowing remote execution of commands.

Andrés traces the origin of the exploit to a malicious code injected into the xz utils package during a Debian update, posing a severe security threat.

An in-depth explanation of a significant supply chain hacking attack targeting Linux servers worldwide, including the infiltration of developer communities.

Discussion on the critical consequences of the hacking attack, potential vulnerabilities, and the involvement of key players in the open-source community.

Brief introduction to the game School and Bones, sponsored by Ubisoft, offering pirate-themed naval battles and exploration in an open world setting.

Information on downloading and playing School and Bones for free with a subsequent discounted purchase option, compatible with various gaming platforms.

Overview of Linux development and open-source software principles, emphasizing collaborative community contributions and distribution systems.

Detailed explanation of community-driven open-source software development, highlighting mailing lists, repositories, and distribution processes.

Insight into the modifications made to the xz utils package, leading to a malicious backdoor exploit disguised within the code during the compilation process.

Andrés Frun noticed an extra 500 milliseconds in the login process, causing excess processor usage due to a function managing authentication and performing additional unnecessary tasks. Andrés identified the issue and took action.

Versions 5.6.0 and 5.6.1 were found to be infected, leading to Secolin taking control of the project. Malicious changes were removed, a new emergency version was released, and the issue was corrected.

The vulnerability had a high alert score, potentially allowing remote code execution. The vulnerability affected various Linux distributions differently, with some distributions being immune to the exploit.

Speculations suggest the involvement of organized entities or state-sponsored operations from countries like Russia, China, or North Korea. Such attacks targeting the software supply chain are highly dangerous.

The digital architecture can be compromised by backdoors, emphasizing the importance of software security. The discussion touches on the vulnerability of open-source projects and the collaboration between community-driven initiatives and large corporations.

Many community projects are supported by employees of large corporations, such as Microsoft contributing to PostgreSQL. Companies benefit from participating in open-source projects to maintain quality standards and innovation.

Open-source projects evolve into a hybrid model involving both community volunteers and corporate contributors. The public nature of the code provides a false sense of security, as vulnerabilities can still be introduced, as demonstrated by the Jatan incident.