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What if the BEAM ecosystem got hit by a worm?
September 19, 2025 by Jonatan Männchen

A strange log line. A flurry of “hotfix” releases. Secrets leaking before anyone notices. What if a self-replicating worm hit the BEAM ecosystem? We sketch the nightmare — and how the Ægis initiative can stop it.

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Erlang Ecosystem Foundation Becomes CVE Numbering Authority (CNA) for the Hex and BEAM Ecosystem
May 13, 2025 by The Security Working Group

The Erlang Ecosystem Foundation has joined the CVE® Program as a CNA, making it easier for the BEAM community to disclose and track vulnerabilities in Hex.pm packages and core ecosystem projects.

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Exposed EPMD: A Hidden Security Risk for RabbitMQ and the BEAM Ecosystem
December 17, 2024 by The Security Working Group

EPMD, essential for Erlang and RabbitMQ clustering, is often exposed online—posing hidden security risks and requiring quick mitigation steps.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM 2024)
October 21, 2024 by The Security Working Group

The Erlang Ecosystem Foundation (EEF) Security Working Group is committed to enhancing the security of the BEAM community by providing updated resources and guidance for developers and organizations.

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