AUR Registrations Blocked Amid Ongoing Malware Mess

120 · Fossforce · June 16, 2026, 9:15 p.m.
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Summary
Arch Linux has temporarily halted new registrations for the Arch User Repository (AUR) due to malware concerns. This decision is part of ongoing efforts to clean up malware and is sparking discussions on how to secure the community repository better.
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