Arch Linux Disables AUR Package Adoption Amid Malware Surge

The Arch Linux DevOps team has halted the adoption of orphaned packages in the Arch User Repository due to a wave of malicious attacks. Attackers recently created accounts to inject remote-access trojans into legitimate software, prompting this security measure. This follows a previous suspension of new account registrations, as minor restrictions proved ineffective against the coordinated campaign targeting user systems.