AI Slopsquatting: How LLM Hallucinations Poison Your Code

AI-generated code suggestions can inadvertently recommend non-existent packages, which hackers exploit by creating malicious versions. This "AI slopsquatting" puts developers at risk of installing malware. To combat this, coders must verify packages, use dependency scanners, and test in sandboxes before installation. Organizations should implement stricter approval processes and use AI-powered security tools to detect threats.