Arch Linux disables AUR package adoption to stop malware flood

Arch Linux has temporarily disabled package adoption in its Arch User Repository (AUR) due to a surge in malicious package takeovers. A recent campaign began on July 29, 2026, with the compromise of the 'openconnect-sso' package, deploying a two-stage malware loader that evades analysis environments and uses Tor for C2. The second-stage payload is a Rust-based infostealer with remote access and lateral movement capabilities via SSH, targeting credentials, crypto wallets, API keys, and SSH keys.

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