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Arch User Repository

Coverage of Arch User Repository in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 12 · 19:24 UTCMost recent: Aug 2 · 17:03 UTC
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Recent coverage
  • TECHNOLOGYAug 2 · 17:03 UTCHACKER NEWS
    Pushes to arch AUR are suspendended right now.

    Pushes to the Arch User Repository (AUR) are currently suspended, as announced in an official communication from the aur-general mailing list. The article includes links to the discussion thread and Hacker News comments, with 33 points and 6 comments recorded.

  • SECURITYJul 31 · 21:38 UTCBLEEPING COMPUTER
    Arch Linux disables AUR package adoption to stop malware flood

    The Arch Linux project has temporarily disabled adoption of Arch User Repository (AUR) packages following a surge in malicious takeovers of existing packages.

  • SECURITYJun 12 · 19:24 UTCTHE HACKER NEWS
    400+ Arch Linux AUR Packages Hijacked to Install Rust Credential Stealer

    Attackers hijacked over 400 packages in the Arch User Repository (AUR) to install a Rust-based credential stealer that harvests developer secrets. The malware can load an eBPF rootkit to hide itself when executed with root privileges. The AUR is a community-maintained package collection separate from Arch Linux's official repository.