Open source software (OSS) is under attack — and not just from the usual suspects inserting malware or gaming vulnerability scanners.
Today, the definition of what it means to be “open source” is quietly eroding. Companies are rebranding “source-available” code as open source, creating downstream effects on the community and the broader ecosystem. When these lines blur, trust breaks — and open source doesn’t work without trust.
If we want open source to remain sustainable and impactful, we need to defend not just the code, but…