RubyGems & Bundler Security Incident: A Treasurer's Explanation

MINASWAN, a Ruby Central board member and treasurer, released a statement addressing the recent controversy surrounding the security of RubyGems and Bundler. He explains that due to a lack of communication and time pressure, the board made the decision to temporarily revoke access for some maintainers to ensure system security and avoid losing funding. He acknowledges communication failures and apologizes for the resulting fear and confusion, while emphasizing the move was to safeguard the stability and security of the Ruby ecosystem.