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Socket

Detect and block malicious dependencies in open-source code, including malware, typo-squatting, hidden code, and misleading packages.

Made by Bret Comnes

  • Developer Tools

  • Tech

  • Open Source

  • Security

What is Socket?

Socket is a powerful tool designed to safeguard your application from the dangers lurking within your open-source supply chain. By employing advanced techniques, Socket can detect and block over 60 distinct red flags, including malware, typo-squatting, hidden code, and misleading packages, shielding your project from the detrimental impact of such threats

Highlights

  • Comprehensive package inspection: Socket delves deep into the layers of a dependency, meticulously analyzing its actual behavior to uncover potential risks
  • Proactive attack prevention: Unlike traditional tools that focus solely on reporting known vulnerabilities, Socket takes a proactive approach, detecting and blocking supply chain attacks before they can strike
  • Robust protection: Socket's extensive detection capabilities cover a wide range of malicious activities, ensuring your application is safeguarded against a diverse array of threats.

Platforms

  • Web

Languages

  • English

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