Update or not, that is the question
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Supply chain attacks are becoming more frequent and easier to execute, partly due to AI lowering the barrier for attackers. Developers face a dilemma: update dependencies and risk instability or malicious code, or delay and accumulate security debt. Practical strategies include waiting a day or two before installing fresh releases, reviewing changelogs and commits before updating, using an N-1 version strategy, pinning dependencies, avoiding untrusted post-install scripts, and choosing well-maintained packages. The conclusion is to update deliberately rather than reactively or fearfully, balancing security risk against update quality.
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