Slopsquatting #Slopsquatting
"Slopsquatting" in cybersecurity is a novel threat emerging from the increasing use of AI-powered code generation tools. These tools sometimes hallucinate non-existent software package names, and malicious actors can then register these exact names on public repositories. By uploading malicious packages under these "slop-squatted" names, attackers can trick developers who unknowingly use the AI's suggestions, leading to the installation of compromised dependencies. This risk is amplified by the potential trust developers place in AI output and the plausible nature of hallucinated package names, highlighting the need for rigorous verification and enhanced security practices in AI-assisted development workflows.