How-To Geek on MSN

Arch Linux's largest software repo is blocking sign-ups due to a malware crisis

AUR was considered a looming security threat.
How-To Geek on MSN

I tested 9 Arch-based Linux distros, here's how I rank them

I've run Arch nine different ways, BTW.
GamingOnLinux

The Arch Linux AUR had over 400 packages compromised with malware

Looks like the Arch Linux AUR (Arch User Repository) needs some better security and package checks - as some malicious users ...
The Next Web

Attackers hijacked over 1,500 Arch Linux packages to steal developers’ secrets, no hacking required

Attackers hijacked over 1,500 packages in Arch Linux's AUR to plant a credential stealer. The official repos are safe, but the trust model took the hit.
Bleeping Computer

Malware Found in Arch Linux AUR Package Repository

The Arch Linux team has warned users for years about verifying each AUR package before installing it. The Arch Linux team is the second Linux distro that has found malware on its user-submitted ...

Attack wave on Arch Linux: hundreds of package descriptions with malware in AUR

Arch Linux defends itself against a wave of attacks that have massively contaminated package descriptions in the unofficial Arch User Repository with malware.
Research Snipers

Major attack on Arch Linux: massive malware injection into the AUR

Arch Linux continues to struggle with a large-scale malware wave in its user repository AUR (Arch User Repository). This is currently literally flooded with malware. The attack continues and becomes ...
ZDNet

Crystal Linux is a user-friendly take on Arch Linux that shows great promise

Arch Linux is well known for not just being incredibly stable but for also being considerably more challenging than many other distributions. Because of that, several developers (and teams of ...