This document is prepared as a part of the latest threat intelligence research conducted by the Smarttech247 team. This report delves into a significant supply chain threat affecting major Linux distributions through compromised versions of the XZ Utils data compression library. This threat has raised alarms within the cybersecurity community due to its sophisticated nature and far-reaching implications. By examining the discovery, impact, response efforts, and implications for the industry, this report aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the attack.

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