Supply chain Aikido Security acquires Root.io to enhance open-source software patching July 2, 2026 Share By SC Staff Belgian cybersecurity firm Aikido Security NV has acquired Root.io Inc., a company specializing in patching vulnerable open-source software at specific versions organizations are already using, according to a recent report by Silicon Angle. Root.io offers agentic vulnerability remediation, utilizing AI agents to research, write, test, and deploy patches for newly published vulnerabilities within minutes. This technology allows for direct application to existing container images and software dependencies without requiring rebuilds or migrations. In most cases, Root makes no code changes, relying on human review for patch approval. Aikido plans to integrate Root's technology into its platform as Aikido Libraries, aiming to fix specific flaws without introducing breaking changes associated with full version upgrades. The acquisition also includes a commitment from Aikido to back-port fixes for critical, actively exploited open-source vulnerabilities to the wider community. Source: Silicon Angle SC Staff Related Supply chain Healthcare leaders face cybersecurity blind spots despite vendor confidence SC Staff June 23, 2026 A new report from Omega Systems highlights a critical visibility gap in the healthcare digital supply chain. Supply chain Supplier risk has become a business resilience problem Steve Durbin June 18, 2026 Leaders need to know which suppliers matter most, and how quickly they can respond when one fails. Supply chain Mastra npm packages compromised in ‘easy-day-js’ supply chain attack SC Staff June 17, 2026 The attack involved the compromise of an npm account, which then mass-published over 140 malicious packages under the Mastra scope. Related Events Cybercast From code to cloud: Stopping attacks in the software supply chain On-Demand Event Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe You can skip this ad in 5 seconds