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Veracode acquired certain assets of 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.

Through Phylum’s technology, Veracode empowers customers to proactively prevent attacks by identifying and blocking malicious packages and vulnerabilities in real time. The addition of a package management firewall and a malicious package database further strengthens Veracode’s ability to mitigate emerging software threats before they impact customers.

Ravi Iyer, Chief Product Officer at Veracode, said, “This acquisition advances Veracode’s mission to be the most comprehensive application risk management platform by significantly expanding our ability to identify, mitigate, and remediate risks across the software supply chain. With Phylum’s unmatched database and cutting-edge research—proven to detect 60 percent more malicious packages than any other vendor—our customers will gain the confidence to innovate faster, knowing their software is protected against evolving threats.”

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.

“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.