Future of Open Source Security: Lessons from TJ Actions Incident | Part 3 of 3

Part 3 of TJ Actions Files Changes Threat Analysis

The TJ Actions Changed Files supply chain attack was a watershed moment for open-source security. By compromising a widely used GitHub Action, attackers exposed the fragility of modern software ecosystems that rely heavily on third-party dependencies. This incident not only highlighted the risks but also underscored the growing importance of securing open-source software (OSS) in […]

Best Practices and Techniques to Secure GitHub Actions| Part 2/3

TJ Actions Changed Files, Part 2 of 3 by Cy5

The TJ Actions Changed Files supply chain attack exposed critical vulnerabilities in GitHub Actions workflows, highlighting the risks of relying on third-party actions. This incident underscores the urgent need for robust security practices to protect CI/CD pipelines from similar threats. In this blog, we’ll delve into GitHub Actions security, explore common risks, and provide actionable […]

Decoding the tj-actions/changed-files Supply Chain Attack | Part 1/3

Decoding TJ Actions Changed files Supply chain attack by Cy5

GitHub Actions has become a cornerstone of modern CI/CD pipelines, enabling developers to automate workflows, build, test, and deploy code seamlessly. Its extensibility through third-party actions has further amplified its utility, allowing teams to integrate pre-built solutions into their workflows. One such popular action is tj-actions/changed-files, which identifies files changed in a pull request or […]