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ac-event-emitter

3.2.999

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code is highly suspicious and exhibits several characteristics of malware. It is obfuscated, collects sensitive system information, and sends this information to a remote server using a covert method. The risk, malware, and obfuscation scores should all be high due to the serious nature of these activities.

curri-slack

2.4.1

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code exhibits clear malicious behavior by exfiltrating system information and project metadata to remote servers. The domains used are not commonly recognized, indicating potential malicious intent. The risk and malware scores are high due to the serious nature of the data being sent out.

Live on npm for 29 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

likeappa

1.0.3

by likesec

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This script appears to be executing potentially harmful commands by first pinging a suspicious domain and then executing decoded base64 content. This behavior is highly indicative of malicious intent.

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

ethcrypro

2.6.0

by u29443t4raz3z

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The package contains heavily obfuscated code that interacts with an Ethereum smart contract to retrieve data used in constructing a download URL specific to the user's operating system. Without user consent or validation, the code downloads an executable file from this URL and executes it in the background. This behavior allows for the execution of malicious code on the user's system.

Live on npm for 24 days, 7 hours and 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

xml2stream

1.5.2

by melbsarairothsc

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The script disables TLS certificate checks, downloads code from a remote server, and then executes it on the user's machine. This can expose the user to security risks.

Live on npm for 8 hours and 18 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

wlwz-2312-2600

1.0.0

by wlwz

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in wlwz-2312-2600 (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (b5eef6b16686784256db2a00384a8ec28d6497cbe82599dae0f938574b300987) 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 4 hours and 14 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

horizon-moon-mpe637

1.0.0

by afifaljafari112

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code imports multiple modules and calls a function named functame from each of them. The unconventional names of the modules and functions, along with the lack of documentation or descriptive variable names, raise some suspicion. However, without more information on the imported modules, it is difficult to definitively conclude whether the code is malicious or not. There are no explicit signs of data leakage, credential theft, or system damage in the provided code fragment.

Live on npm for 57 days, 12 hours and 43 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

auto-packages-updater

1.0.2

by lhon

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code exhibits a critical security vulnerability due to the use of the exec() function without proper input sanitization, which could lead to arbitrary command execution if an attacker can control the contents of the package.json file or the command line argument.

Live on npm for 3 hours and 29 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

@zitterorg/enim-earum-maiores

1.4.36

by loandinhb931

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in @zitterorg/enim-earum-maiores (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (d24ba16beda911387c48ddc326ff8f37147f5d45ee7c7fde7e2c78abc7286c71) 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.

mozi-metrics

1.0.1

by sys71m

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This module is performing a DNS lookup on a domain name that appears to be controlled by the author of the script. This behavior is considered suspicious and potentially malicious.

Live on npm for 4 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

avocado-framework-plugin-vt

85.0

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

The script performs various system-level operations including process killing, network checking, logging, and extensive registry modifications, some of which disable crash reporting and configure system reboots. It also includes an external script for automatic execution. These operations indicate a high potential for misuse or malicious intent, particularly in disabling error reporting and forcing system reboots. Without more context, these actions pose significant security risks.

xenon-quiver-lyp495

1.0.0

by afifaljafari112

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The provided code imports several external libraries with unusual names and calls a function `functame` from each one. Without access to the contents of these libraries, it's impossible to determine if this code has malicious intent. The unusual names and lack of clear functionality explanation raise a potential red flag, but there is insufficient information to conclude definitively. This fragment could be benign or it could be a wrapper for malicious activities hidden in the libraries.

Live on npm for 56 days, 15 hours and 55 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

sshwifty

6.0.2

by hktalent

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code exhibits behavior characteristic of malware, including the collection of sensitive data, use of obfuscation, and execution of potentially arbitrary code using eval. The intentional obfuscation and disabling of NODE_NO_EVAL are indicative of an attempt to hide malicious behavior and enable unsafe operations.

Live on npm for 42 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

@zitterorg/laudantium-rerum

2.3.32

by loandinhb931

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in @zitterorg/laudantium-rerum (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (e45ff91dd83cc149d7abc8c6fb2c74e3509aa341e23c72cfac0a34868a4e2637) 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.

@zitterorg/laudantium-rerum

3.7.63

by loandinhb931

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in @zitterorg/laudantium-rerum (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (e45ff91dd83cc149d7abc8c6fb2c74e3509aa341e23c72cfac0a34868a4e2637) 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.

styled-beautify-components

6.1.5

by jamesrodrigh1234

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code exhibits behavior associated with downloading and executing potentially malicious scripts, posing a high security risk.

Live on npm for 37 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

reacta-ollo

1.2.0

by 17b4a931

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This code poses a serious security risk and should not be used.

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

sapphi

0.1.0-alpha.0

by dajooo

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Due to the heavy obfuscation and complex nature of the code, it's challenging to conclusively determine if the code contains malicious behavior or security risks. Further analysis and review by security experts are necessary to make a more confident assessment.

Live on npm for 22 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

n-messaging-client

1.999.2

by adhamsadakah300

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code executes a complex shell command and fetches data from an external URL. While there are no clear indications of malicious intent, the presence of these behaviors raises concerns. Further investigation is needed to determine the exact purpose and potential risks of this code.

Live on npm for 1 day and 4 hours before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

pdb-extensions

1.1.1

by act1on3-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 21 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

fca-horizon-remake

31.40.22

by horizonlucius

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This code is highly suspicious and should not be used without further investigation. The code is heavily obfuscated and could potentially contain malicious code. The purpose of the code is unclear and further investigation is necessary to determine its exact behavior.

Live on npm for 8 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

express-helper

1.2.1

by jwepdx

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code poses a significant security risk due to the potential vulnerabilities associated with the dynamic use of process.env and file system operations. It requires immediate attention to implement proper input validation and secure handling of sensitive data.

codepython123

1.5.7

Removed from pypi

Blocked by Socket

The code contains functionality for configuration management, database operations, and email sending. There are some security risks due to hardcoded MySQL credentials and a large base64 encoded string that could be a red flag for obfuscation. Database operations need careful handling to avoid SQL injection. Overall, the presence of hardcoded credentials and potential for hidden malicious behavior (base64 string) warrants further review.

Live on pypi for 2 hours and 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

dogwiftools

1.7.6

by h333

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code exhibits suspicious behavior by creating and executing an unknown executable with elevated privileges. The use of base64 encoding to obscure the executable's content suggests an attempt to hide its purpose. This behavior aligns with typical malware activities, posing a significant security risk.

Live on npm for 3 hours and 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

function-flag

2.3.9

by jessica-fruett

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

The code poses a significant security risk due to its behavior of downloading and executing an external executable file without user consent. This aligns with typical malicious activities and should be treated with caution.

ac-event-emitter

3.2.999

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code is highly suspicious and exhibits several characteristics of malware. It is obfuscated, collects sensitive system information, and sends this information to a remote server using a covert method. The risk, malware, and obfuscation scores should all be high due to the serious nature of these activities.

curri-slack

2.4.1

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code exhibits clear malicious behavior by exfiltrating system information and project metadata to remote servers. The domains used are not commonly recognized, indicating potential malicious intent. The risk and malware scores are high due to the serious nature of the data being sent out.

Live on npm for 29 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

likeappa

1.0.3

by likesec

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This script appears to be executing potentially harmful commands by first pinging a suspicious domain and then executing decoded base64 content. This behavior is highly indicative of malicious intent.

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

ethcrypro

2.6.0

by u29443t4raz3z

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The package contains heavily obfuscated code that interacts with an Ethereum smart contract to retrieve data used in constructing a download URL specific to the user's operating system. Without user consent or validation, the code downloads an executable file from this URL and executes it in the background. This behavior allows for the execution of malicious code on the user's system.

Live on npm for 24 days, 7 hours and 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

xml2stream

1.5.2

by melbsarairothsc

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The script disables TLS certificate checks, downloads code from a remote server, and then executes it on the user's machine. This can expose the user to security risks.

Live on npm for 8 hours and 18 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

wlwz-2312-2600

1.0.0

by wlwz

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in wlwz-2312-2600 (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (b5eef6b16686784256db2a00384a8ec28d6497cbe82599dae0f938574b300987) 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 4 hours and 14 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

horizon-moon-mpe637

1.0.0

by afifaljafari112

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code imports multiple modules and calls a function named functame from each of them. The unconventional names of the modules and functions, along with the lack of documentation or descriptive variable names, raise some suspicion. However, without more information on the imported modules, it is difficult to definitively conclude whether the code is malicious or not. There are no explicit signs of data leakage, credential theft, or system damage in the provided code fragment.

Live on npm for 57 days, 12 hours and 43 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

auto-packages-updater

1.0.2

by lhon

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code exhibits a critical security vulnerability due to the use of the exec() function without proper input sanitization, which could lead to arbitrary command execution if an attacker can control the contents of the package.json file or the command line argument.

Live on npm for 3 hours and 29 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

@zitterorg/enim-earum-maiores

1.4.36

by loandinhb931

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in @zitterorg/enim-earum-maiores (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (d24ba16beda911387c48ddc326ff8f37147f5d45ee7c7fde7e2c78abc7286c71) 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.

mozi-metrics

1.0.1

by sys71m

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This module is performing a DNS lookup on a domain name that appears to be controlled by the author of the script. This behavior is considered suspicious and potentially malicious.

Live on npm for 4 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

avocado-framework-plugin-vt

85.0

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

The script performs various system-level operations including process killing, network checking, logging, and extensive registry modifications, some of which disable crash reporting and configure system reboots. It also includes an external script for automatic execution. These operations indicate a high potential for misuse or malicious intent, particularly in disabling error reporting and forcing system reboots. Without more context, these actions pose significant security risks.

xenon-quiver-lyp495

1.0.0

by afifaljafari112

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The provided code imports several external libraries with unusual names and calls a function `functame` from each one. Without access to the contents of these libraries, it's impossible to determine if this code has malicious intent. The unusual names and lack of clear functionality explanation raise a potential red flag, but there is insufficient information to conclude definitively. This fragment could be benign or it could be a wrapper for malicious activities hidden in the libraries.

Live on npm for 56 days, 15 hours and 55 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

sshwifty

6.0.2

by hktalent

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code exhibits behavior characteristic of malware, including the collection of sensitive data, use of obfuscation, and execution of potentially arbitrary code using eval. The intentional obfuscation and disabling of NODE_NO_EVAL are indicative of an attempt to hide malicious behavior and enable unsafe operations.

Live on npm for 42 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

@zitterorg/laudantium-rerum

2.3.32

by loandinhb931

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in @zitterorg/laudantium-rerum (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (e45ff91dd83cc149d7abc8c6fb2c74e3509aa341e23c72cfac0a34868a4e2637) 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.

@zitterorg/laudantium-rerum

3.7.63

by loandinhb931

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in @zitterorg/laudantium-rerum (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (e45ff91dd83cc149d7abc8c6fb2c74e3509aa341e23c72cfac0a34868a4e2637) 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.

styled-beautify-components

6.1.5

by jamesrodrigh1234

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code exhibits behavior associated with downloading and executing potentially malicious scripts, posing a high security risk.

Live on npm for 37 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

reacta-ollo

1.2.0

by 17b4a931

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This code poses a serious security risk and should not be used.

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

sapphi

0.1.0-alpha.0

by dajooo

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Due to the heavy obfuscation and complex nature of the code, it's challenging to conclusively determine if the code contains malicious behavior or security risks. Further analysis and review by security experts are necessary to make a more confident assessment.

Live on npm for 22 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

n-messaging-client

1.999.2

by adhamsadakah300

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code executes a complex shell command and fetches data from an external URL. While there are no clear indications of malicious intent, the presence of these behaviors raises concerns. Further investigation is needed to determine the exact purpose and potential risks of this code.

Live on npm for 1 day and 4 hours before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

pdb-extensions

1.1.1

by act1on3-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 21 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

fca-horizon-remake

31.40.22

by horizonlucius

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This code is highly suspicious and should not be used without further investigation. The code is heavily obfuscated and could potentially contain malicious code. The purpose of the code is unclear and further investigation is necessary to determine its exact behavior.

Live on npm for 8 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

express-helper

1.2.1

by jwepdx

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code poses a significant security risk due to the potential vulnerabilities associated with the dynamic use of process.env and file system operations. It requires immediate attention to implement proper input validation and secure handling of sensitive data.

codepython123

1.5.7

Removed from pypi

Blocked by Socket

The code contains functionality for configuration management, database operations, and email sending. There are some security risks due to hardcoded MySQL credentials and a large base64 encoded string that could be a red flag for obfuscation. Database operations need careful handling to avoid SQL injection. Overall, the presence of hardcoded credentials and potential for hidden malicious behavior (base64 string) warrants further review.

Live on pypi for 2 hours and 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

dogwiftools

1.7.6

by h333

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code exhibits suspicious behavior by creating and executing an unknown executable with elevated privileges. The use of base64 encoding to obscure the executable's content suggests an attempt to hide its purpose. This behavior aligns with typical malware activities, posing a significant security risk.

Live on npm for 3 hours and 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

function-flag

2.3.9

by jessica-fruett

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

The code poses a significant security risk due to its behavior of downloading and executing an external executable file without user consent. This aligns with typical malicious activities and should be treated with caution.

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