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Security · 2h ago

Obfuscated Bash Script Found on Uniqlo T-Shirt

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

A security researcher discovered an obfuscated self-evaluating bash script printed on a Uniqlo t-shirt, which appears to be a CDN Akamai payload. The script, hidden in the shirt's design, executes code when typed into a terminal. The find highlights unexpected code distribution via retail products.

Meridian48 take
While likely a marketing stunt, the incident underscores how code can appear in unexpected places, raising questions about supply chain security for physical goods.
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