Threats against corporate software developers are increasing and diversifying, challenging security leaders to develop more agile defenses against this growing attack vector. Attackers are increasingly targeting the tools, access, and trusted channels used by software developers rather than simply exploiting application bugs. The threats blend technical compromise — malicious packages, development pipeline abuse, etc. — with social engineering and AI-driven attacks. “Attackers are no longer just trying to break into the network; they are trying to break into the workflow,” says Chris Wood, principal application security SME at cybersecurity firm Immersive. “By compromising the tools develope...