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brave-core

1.69.103

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in brave-core (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (64124298f67bb4effd7c57f151d40e754666278b542f85d9f4f78b80309c5201) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

corelibs

1.0.3

Removed from PyPI

Blocked by Socket

The code exhibits several potential security risks, particularly with subprocess usage and file handling. There is a need for improved input validation and error handling to mitigate these risks. Overall, the code should be reviewed for security best practices, especially concerning sensitive data management.

Live on PyPI for 16 days, 15 hours and 55 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

custom-url-paging

0.0.1-security.28

by npm

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in custom-url-paging (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (39e397694336c75c27beb5bb64c17cb7c8cd6d0f48d05514e6c0c46bafe304f7) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

Live on npm for 9 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

sap-addcomment

0.0.0

by abdallaeg

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code is designed to send sensitive system information to a remote server, which is a significant security risk. This behavior is consistent with malicious activity, specifically data exfiltration.

Live on npm for 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

custom-url-paging

0.0.1-security.20

by npm

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in custom-url-paging (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (39e397694336c75c27beb5bb64c17cb7c8cd6d0f48d05514e6c0c46bafe304f7) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

Live on npm for 1 hour and 33 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

gd-apm

0.0.1-security

by npm

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in gd-apm (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (cdb0c6775c03fb9327f05303d6bcc013bc19e762778b6d1f7eea89ada7bd49f4) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

zift123

9.8.0

by npm

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in zift123 (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (c48f4df7865ce07447c8df1d09811162d0b300dd123551f84a49f7112a1b7753) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

Live on npm for 18 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

domains-uglify

1.1.6

by meow-test

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This script is exfiltrating sensitive system information to a remote server without the user's consent. This behavior is highly suspicious and poses a significant security risk.

Live on npm for 43 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

shopee-rich-editor

0.0.0

by anon_ssregistrar

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons. Latest version removed from the npm registry due to the presence of malicious code.

Live on npm for 5 hours and 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

@qw-app/modules

1.1.0

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in @qw-app/modules (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (d45dadc6c0d3ec96d7cce0e5627717c32ca87ad34f248c77e958f64a3f258a26) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

galileo-web-sdk

0.1.7

by armaanpathan1

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This code is highly likely to be malicious. It leaks the system hostname to a suspicious domain via a DNS lookup, probably to fingerprint the system or establish a command and control channel. The domain name appears intentionally designed to be covert. This code poses a severe security risk and should not be run under any circumstances. The suspicious domain should be reported and investigated.

Live on npm for 21 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

com.unity.collab-proxy

5.0.9

by npm

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in com.unity.collab-proxy (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (9219cfc9bd0563c6ac493a1cbb26323647e27a6bfd6877bae34131c362ad7650) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

Live on npm for 6 hours and 19 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

xman-internal

1.0.3

by xiaoyongwu

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This script is downloading a file from a remote server http://wp.bizzor.com/xman-internal. This behavior is considered suspicious and potentially malicious. The user should examine this script carefully.

Live on npm for 2 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

kyle-yt

2.1.2

by kyle.dev

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code is highly obfuscated and employs techniques such as dynamic code execution with `eval`, complex string manipulations, and decoding routines that are characteristic of malicious behavior. The presence of obfuscation combined with these techniques indicates a high risk of hidden malicious activity.

Live on npm for 70 days, 12 hours and 20 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

curri-slack

2.2.8

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The provided source code is performing several malicious activities, including sending system data and the contents of `package.json` files to external servers. This poses a significant security risk.

Live on npm for 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

shopee-ui-react

0.0.1-security

by npm

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in shopee-ui-react (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (80845246a6fd9c6cdc2638d9ac464a4353a8687bcb7ad02430731c0646d9d312) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

microbs

0.2.3

by microbs.io

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

While the commands appear to be for setting up a CLI tool, the global installation and subsequent commands could pose a risk if the package or its plugins contain malicious code.

Live on npm for 7 hours and 45 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

sc-libraries

1.1.9

by bbbb131

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in sc-libraries (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (e685150357e5118f6b99d29dcc954b4c5e33389fc7764e15ac72be42fbc1e27a) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it. Source: ossf-package-analysis (b01099b8afa6b2a046c24c74b6cf3296af8085d167c8445142899277ba60b54c) The OpenSSF Package Analysis project identified 'sc-libraries' @ 1.1.9 (npm) as malicious. It is considered malicious because: - The package communicates with a domain associated with malicious activity.

Live on npm for 3 hours and 56 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

curri-slack

14.3.1000

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The source code exhibits clear malicious behavior by sending sensitive system information and file contents to external servers. This poses a significant security risk due to unauthorized data transmission and potential data theft.

Live on npm for 14 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

@teradici/facade

856.2.3

by neversummer.69

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This code is intentionally obfuscated and uses DNS queries to exfiltrate system information, which could be a significant security risk. The hardcoded domain and the potential data exfiltration raise concerns about privacy violations. This package should be reviewed carefully before being used.

brave-core

1.76.74

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in brave-core (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (64124298f67bb4effd7c57f151d40e754666278b542f85d9f4f78b80309c5201) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

yargs-parxe

0.0.1-security

by npm

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in yargs-parxe (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (cfd542fba026c32cc65a6a7b1ea5d51d650de75248275d8463a485ffb37ffcaf) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

esintpluginreacthooks

1.2.0

by 17b4a931

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in esintpluginreacthooks (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (41dcbddbba754a82b71fb3a08f0be0c776e8c6f510535d70f500f2829cdb7004) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

Live on npm for 2 hours and 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

patientenapp

0.3.1563

by npm

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in patientenapp (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (708bc8bdf8730a184009ee3363ba9be2659973fccd06d072c4b206ff1fdd180a) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

Live on npm for 10 hours and 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

angular-adaptive-detection

3.739.0

by npm

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in angular-adaptive-detection (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (6ef5a782277c13787d004612468885fc405f98e447a1f8e80c4f93b27ca5299d) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

Live on npm for 1 hour and 24 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

brave-core

1.69.103

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in brave-core (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (64124298f67bb4effd7c57f151d40e754666278b542f85d9f4f78b80309c5201) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

corelibs

1.0.3

Removed from PyPI

Blocked by Socket

The code exhibits several potential security risks, particularly with subprocess usage and file handling. There is a need for improved input validation and error handling to mitigate these risks. Overall, the code should be reviewed for security best practices, especially concerning sensitive data management.

Live on PyPI for 16 days, 15 hours and 55 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

custom-url-paging

0.0.1-security.28

by npm

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in custom-url-paging (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (39e397694336c75c27beb5bb64c17cb7c8cd6d0f48d05514e6c0c46bafe304f7) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

Live on npm for 9 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

sap-addcomment

0.0.0

by abdallaeg

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code is designed to send sensitive system information to a remote server, which is a significant security risk. This behavior is consistent with malicious activity, specifically data exfiltration.

Live on npm for 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

custom-url-paging

0.0.1-security.20

by npm

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in custom-url-paging (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (39e397694336c75c27beb5bb64c17cb7c8cd6d0f48d05514e6c0c46bafe304f7) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

Live on npm for 1 hour and 33 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

gd-apm

0.0.1-security

by npm

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in gd-apm (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (cdb0c6775c03fb9327f05303d6bcc013bc19e762778b6d1f7eea89ada7bd49f4) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

zift123

9.8.0

by npm

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in zift123 (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (c48f4df7865ce07447c8df1d09811162d0b300dd123551f84a49f7112a1b7753) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

Live on npm for 18 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

domains-uglify

1.1.6

by meow-test

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This script is exfiltrating sensitive system information to a remote server without the user's consent. This behavior is highly suspicious and poses a significant security risk.

Live on npm for 43 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

shopee-rich-editor

0.0.0

by anon_ssregistrar

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This package was removed from the npm registry for security reasons. Latest version removed from the npm registry due to the presence of malicious code.

Live on npm for 5 hours and 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

@qw-app/modules

1.1.0

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in @qw-app/modules (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (d45dadc6c0d3ec96d7cce0e5627717c32ca87ad34f248c77e958f64a3f258a26) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

galileo-web-sdk

0.1.7

by armaanpathan1

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This code is highly likely to be malicious. It leaks the system hostname to a suspicious domain via a DNS lookup, probably to fingerprint the system or establish a command and control channel. The domain name appears intentionally designed to be covert. This code poses a severe security risk and should not be run under any circumstances. The suspicious domain should be reported and investigated.

Live on npm for 21 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

com.unity.collab-proxy

5.0.9

by npm

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in com.unity.collab-proxy (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (9219cfc9bd0563c6ac493a1cbb26323647e27a6bfd6877bae34131c362ad7650) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

Live on npm for 6 hours and 19 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

xman-internal

1.0.3

by xiaoyongwu

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This script is downloading a file from a remote server http://wp.bizzor.com/xman-internal. This behavior is considered suspicious and potentially malicious. The user should examine this script carefully.

Live on npm for 2 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

kyle-yt

2.1.2

by kyle.dev

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code is highly obfuscated and employs techniques such as dynamic code execution with `eval`, complex string manipulations, and decoding routines that are characteristic of malicious behavior. The presence of obfuscation combined with these techniques indicates a high risk of hidden malicious activity.

Live on npm for 70 days, 12 hours and 20 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

curri-slack

2.2.8

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The provided source code is performing several malicious activities, including sending system data and the contents of `package.json` files to external servers. This poses a significant security risk.

Live on npm for 1 minute before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

shopee-ui-react

0.0.1-security

by npm

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in shopee-ui-react (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (80845246a6fd9c6cdc2638d9ac464a4353a8687bcb7ad02430731c0646d9d312) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

microbs

0.2.3

by microbs.io

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

While the commands appear to be for setting up a CLI tool, the global installation and subsequent commands could pose a risk if the package or its plugins contain malicious code.

Live on npm for 7 hours and 45 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

sc-libraries

1.1.9

by bbbb131

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in sc-libraries (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (e685150357e5118f6b99d29dcc954b4c5e33389fc7764e15ac72be42fbc1e27a) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it. Source: ossf-package-analysis (b01099b8afa6b2a046c24c74b6cf3296af8085d167c8445142899277ba60b54c) The OpenSSF Package Analysis project identified 'sc-libraries' @ 1.1.9 (npm) as malicious. It is considered malicious because: - The package communicates with a domain associated with malicious activity.

Live on npm for 3 hours and 56 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

curri-slack

14.3.1000

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The source code exhibits clear malicious behavior by sending sensitive system information and file contents to external servers. This poses a significant security risk due to unauthorized data transmission and potential data theft.

Live on npm for 14 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

@teradici/facade

856.2.3

by neversummer.69

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This code is intentionally obfuscated and uses DNS queries to exfiltrate system information, which could be a significant security risk. The hardcoded domain and the potential data exfiltration raise concerns about privacy violations. This package should be reviewed carefully before being used.

brave-core

1.76.74

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in brave-core (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (64124298f67bb4effd7c57f151d40e754666278b542f85d9f4f78b80309c5201) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

yargs-parxe

0.0.1-security

by npm

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in yargs-parxe (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (cfd542fba026c32cc65a6a7b1ea5d51d650de75248275d8463a485ffb37ffcaf) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

esintpluginreacthooks

1.2.0

by 17b4a931

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in esintpluginreacthooks (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (41dcbddbba754a82b71fb3a08f0be0c776e8c6f510535d70f500f2829cdb7004) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

Live on npm for 2 hours and 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

patientenapp

0.3.1563

by npm

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in patientenapp (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (708bc8bdf8730a184009ee3363ba9be2659973fccd06d072c4b206ff1fdd180a) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

Live on npm for 10 hours and 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

angular-adaptive-detection

3.739.0

by npm

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in angular-adaptive-detection (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (6ef5a782277c13787d004612468885fc405f98e447a1f8e80c4f93b27ca5299d) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.

Live on npm for 1 hour and 24 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

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Rogue maintainer sabotages his own open source package with 100M downloads/month, notably breaking Amazon's AWS SDK.

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Multiple packages with 30M downloads/month are hijacked and publish malicious versions directly into the software supply chain.

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Package hijacked adding organization specific backdoors

Obfuscated malware added to a dependency which targeted a single company, went undetected for over a week, and made it into their production build.

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