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AI agents turn old dependencies into new attack surfaces
Security reporting warns that AI coding agents are reintroducing outdated software dependencies into modern systems. Because agents often pull familiar libraries and packages from training patterns, they can embed old, vulnerable code into new applications, opening fresh attack paths for malicious actors. The concern is fueling debate among developers and security teams about how to vet machine-generated code and manage supply chain risk.
Why now: Growing use of AI coding agents is raising fresh concerns about software supply chain security.
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- AI agents turn old dependencies into new attack surfaces · Fierce Network
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