The CrowdStrike blog highlights the increasing prevalence and sophistication of software supply chain attacks, which exploit trust relationships between vendors and customers to distribute malicious payloads through legitimate software updates. The blog details notable incidents from 2017, such as the NotPetya ransomware and other malicious deployments using similar tactics, emphasizing the growing threat posed by these attacks. It underscores the importance of anomaly-based detection and comprehensive visibility in defending against such vulnerabilities. Furthermore, the text mentions CrowdStrike's ongoing recognition as a leader in various cybersecurity domains, including incident response and endpoint protection, while outlining their strategic initiatives like the acquisition of Onum and advancements in AI-powered security technologies.