Axios project hijack shows open-source security is still a startup risk

Open-source software powers modern startups, but it also creates a large attack surface.

What happened

North Korean hackers were blamed for hijacking a popular open-source Axios project to spread malware.

Why it matters

Startups depend heavily on public packages. If a trusted dependency is compromised, the impact can spread widely and quickly.

The bigger picture

Software supply-chain security is now a core cybersecurity category. Developer tools need better verification, dependency monitoring, and package trust systems.