Stop blaming maintainers for open source risks

Open source leaders argue that governments should help fund maintenance of open source projects due to its crucial role in the sector’s security. The main problem, however, lies with consumers who are unaware of the open source software they use. Large tech firms like Microsoft and Google are already investing in maintaining open source projects. The rise in attacks stems from consumers making poor downloading choices. A better understanding of the software components used could mitigate threats.