The Federal Threat: 98% of npm & PyPI Malware Neutralized With a Source-First Approach

Recent npm and PyPI attacks underscore the urgency for more trusted open-source dependencies across civilian agencies. Chainguard’s research, which analyzes thousands of malicious packages, shows that rebuilt-from-source libraries can prevent nearly all known malware - signaling a fundamental shift in how federal software supply chains can be secured. This secure-by-default approach isn’t just an improvement; it represents a groundbreaking change in how the government can build, trust, and operate modern software.