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SecureUpdate Guardian

7.8
security profitable added: Monday February 2026 15:19

A proactive security tool designed to detect and prevent supply chain attacks targeting software update mechanisms, particularly focusing on preventing hijacking scenarios like the Notepad++ incident. It scans for malicious code alterations during update processes and provides real-time alerts and automated rollback capabilities.

180h
mvp estimate
7.8
viability grade
3
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technology stack

C# PostgreSQL Medium

inspired by

Notepad++ update mechanism hijacked to deliver malware