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Safeguard articles tagged "python" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.

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Supply Chain Attacks

PyPI mexalz Malware Campaign Deep Dive

Researchers tracked a PyPI campaign publishing malicious packages under the mexalz and related account names, targeting Python developers with infostealers.

Feb 2, 20266 min read
Best Practices

Flask Application Security: A Deep Dive

Flask gives you room to make mistakes. This is a long look at the patterns that keep Flask apps safe in 2023, covering sessions, extensions, Werkzeug, and Jinja.

Jan 29, 20267 min read
Open Source Security

PyPI Trusted Publishing Common Pitfalls

PyPI trusted publishing removed a whole class of token leaks, but teams keep tripping over the same half-dozen configuration mistakes. Here is what to watch for.

Jan 28, 20267 min read
Application Security

Django Security and Supply Chain Guide

Securing Django applications with built-in security features, dependency management, and supply chain protections.

Jan 27, 20264 min read
Open Source Security

The March 2023 PyPI Malware Wave

PyPI paused new user registration for most of May 20-23 after a March wave of typosquats and info-stealers flooded the index. Here is what happened and why.

Jan 24, 20265 min read
Application Security

FastAPI Authentication Best Practices in 2026

Practical, opinionated guidance on authentication in FastAPI: token formats, dependency patterns, refresh flows, and the mistakes we still see in production code reviews.

Jan 22, 20265 min read
Dependency Security

Python Package Security Best Practices

Practical techniques for securing your Python supply chain, from pip and PyPI to virtual environments and hash verification.

Jan 18, 20265 min read
Open Source Security

Python PyPI Malware Campaigns in 2021

Malicious packages on PyPI surged in 2021, targeting developers with credential stealers, backdoors, and data exfiltration. Here's what the campaigns look like and how to defend against them.

Jan 4, 20265 min read

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