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Open Source Security Risks: Countering the Threat
Published on
February 19, 2026
Author
Pam Oldfield
It is estimated that 96% of software produced today relies on open source software (OSS).
In September 2025, the first ever registry-native worm malware, Shai-Hulud, made its appearance. Since then, reports have identified a significant spike in threats to open source and commercial software supply chains and AI-development pipelines.
SC Magazine brought together leading industry voices, including Andrew Martin, Founder and CEO of ControlPlane, to discuss how businesses can counter the threat. To see the full article, see here.
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