Provides simple access to fast and efficient "Protocol Buffers" serialization from .NET applications. For more information about this package, visit its homepage.

Is protobuf-net malicious or is it safe to use?

The .NET package protobuf-net has been removed from registry. It was scanned for malware, software tampering, risky behaviors, exposed secrets and known vulnerabilities. The package contains risks, and the analysis results should be reviewed before it is used. Visit the Issues and Behaviors sections of the analysis for more details.

Is protobuf-net popular?

The .NET package protobuf-net ranks among the top 1000 projects in this community. It has 132M recorded downloads. A package's popularity is not a good indicator of its safety, visit the SAFE Assessment section to see the full analysis of package deployment risk categories.

How do I secure protobuf-net once it is in my app?

Since we can't know when or where malicious attacks will happen, we recommend tracking how protobuf-net behaviors change over multiple software releases. By adopting differential analysis in your release process, you can detect unexpected changes to a protobuf-net version, which can prevent advanced software supply chain attacks. Read how our technology can help prevent future attacks similar to SolarWinds and 3CX.