In January 2025, Veracode acquired certain assets from Phylum, including its malicious package analysis, detection, and mitigation technology. The acquisition enhances Veracode’s ability to identify and block malicious code in open-source libraries, marking continued investment in its software supply chain risk management capabilities. This gives customers a more comprehensive view of risks associated with open-source code usage, strengthening their defenses against emerging threats.

Veracode Prevents, Detects and Fixes Malicious Packages

Malicious packages have become a prevalent attack vector in the software supply chain, capable of infecting networks, stealing sensitive information, and enabling remote code execution. Identifying and mitigating these threats is now a critical component of any robust software composition analysis (SCA) solution. Effective tools must go beyond detection to quarantine and block suspicious packages in real-time.

With Phylum’s fully automated malicious code analysis pipeline, Veracode significantly shortens the window of opportunity for attackers. Newly published packages are analyzed within seconds, helping customers proactively prevent attacks. Phylum’s recent research identified nearly half a million malicious packages, including 2,500 targeted malware campaigns aimed at industries like finance and cryptocurrency, demonstrating the scale and sophistication of these threats.

“Uniting Veracode’s platform and Phylum’s malicious package detection and mitigation technology creates exceptional value for our customers worldwide,” said Aaron Bray, CEO & Co-founder of Phylum, Inc. “By combining our advanced research capabilities with Veracode’s industry-leading platform, we’re expanding the fight against software supply chain threats. Together, we will deliver even greater protection and peace of mind to organizations navigating an increasingly complex threat landscape, and we are excited to join the team.”

Phylum’s technology, including its malicious package database and package management firewall, will be integrated into Veracode’s SCA product, with general availability expected early this year. The acquisition also bolsters Veracode’s renowned security research team with Phylum’s experts, further elevating the company’s ability to protect customers from evolving threats.