Problem Statement
Which practice best reduces risk from typosquatting and dependency confusion?
Explanation
Attackers exploit name look-alikes and resolution rules between internal and public packages. Lockfiles, private scopes, and publisher verification cut this risk. A simple allowlist plus automated checks in CI prevents most mistakes. This is a favorite practical interview topic.
Code Solution
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npm ci // honors package-lock.json pip install -r requirements.txt # hashes pinned
