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Supply ChainJul 31, 2026

Socket Is Sponsoring Composer and Packagist

Socket sponsors Composer and Packagist to bolster PHP package infrastructure and defenses.

Summary

Socket has become a launch sponsor for Composer and Packagist's new sponsorship program, aimed at sustaining critical open-source infrastructure. This initiative addresses growing demands, increased supply chain attacks, and evolving compliance requirements. Socket's support will fund ongoing maintenance, emergency response, and the development of new supply chain defenses for the PHP ecosystem.

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Socket (vendor)Composer (product)Packagist (product)Mini Shai-Hulud (threat_actor)Laravel-Lang backdoor (campaign)PHP (technology)