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dep_test_for_mal

3.3.0

by tal_appsec

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code decodes and executes a base64-encoded binary file which is loaded directly into memory and executed without user consent or validation. The binary is first written to the user's Desktop as 'decoded-file.bin', renamed to 'decoded-file.exe', and then executed. This behavior is indicative of malware as it allows for arbitrary code execution from an encoded payload, which could be used to deliver malicious software while evading detection. The execution of unknown binaries poses significant security risks including potential system compromise, data theft, or further malware distribution.

Live on npm for 3 hours and 50 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

test494

1.0.13

by npm

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in test494 (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (b4eee97c9c0e65b38d0550ad3c3c448e647fc469837a13ab37682c6cfd2a5c34) 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 3 hours and 29 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

polling-mod

99.10.9

by f06v0tre

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code contains obfuscated and potentially malicious behavior, including potential data exfiltration to a remote server. Further investigation is needed to fully understand its purpose and implications.

Live on npm for 57 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

contrast-local-scan-action

9.9.9

by dextester123456

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The script is designed to send sensitive information from the local system to a remote server, which is a malicious action.

Live on npm for 9 days, 2 hours and 29 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

gd-storage

0.0.1-security

by npm

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in gd-storage (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (170c3c69a0238f9f0c26017dbe7509f17f6b0e000909c0195c23a71d2c0fa821) 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.

ardoq-sheet-load

9.2.0

by omerobi

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in ardoq-sheet-load (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (95ffe4a6b987be146cd7315473d74b684d40acd0755edcb6f2f6f08398473ad2) 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 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

thischingunique

1.0.0

by donotforget

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in thischingunique (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (9cedeae9eb258fd7ce8e9a21395c4ca34d7a62c23cd0c556caf22aaaf057f820) 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 5 hours and 7 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

list-loadmore

2.0.5

by m0chan

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in list-loadmore (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (bf6159b9ea1b49f59ac19088398e19b602ff3cbd4bc35f7452325076f70cf8df) 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 18 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

clwtab8le

0.0.1-security.1

by npm

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in clwtab8le (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (b5ffdb9c2b33d12ab12b5f4e0601a895f01f8a698536e130aab4f57b8023a319) 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 21 hours and 36 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

sq-jsith-test-npm-project

1.0.0

by sq_jsith

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This script is performing a DNS lookup on a suspicious domain. This behavior is often used in malware to communicate with a remote server. This script should be considered a high security risk.

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

body-complex

0.0.1-security.412

by npm

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in body-complex (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (ef48c53ad39055a3692dbe528815988861df665507cc31c52dad47e5f746b3e3) 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 34 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

@chegg-varafy-editor/editor-tools-common

1.99.99

by coverallsjab

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in @chegg-varafy-editor/editor-tools-common (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (b3377c37390d863481096e74ccf2243744e55d0aa6ffb1de2c82eca8b7b5d5d6) 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.

feathers-factoy

4.0.3

by xwlazssz

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code contains a portion that appears to be unrelated to the main purpose of generating HTTP errors. This portion seems to exhibit behavior commonly associated with ransomware, such as encrypting files and potentially issuing ransom demands, which is highly malicious. The usage of the 'http' module to retrieve a key and the 'crypto' module to encrypt files on the system, combined with the suspicious 'beeceptor' domains and the file name 'whathappenedbroreadme.txt', indicates this code has a high probability of being intended for harmful actions.

Live on npm for 2 hours and 38 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

smp-imsc

99.9.9

by test_max

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code collects sensitive system and user information and sends it to a remote server without user consent, indicating potential malicious intent. This poses a significant security risk.

Live on npm for 25 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

yandex-font

1.0.865

by hyan-styles

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in yandex-font (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (976f90479fd94cdd954476418038130dab2d6e12253f95817a88fbe33f3432e7) 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 7 hours and 38 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

azure-ai-metrics-advisor

0.0.1-security.2

by npm

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in azure-ai-metrics-advisor (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (0a69bf1f305c18fa1b7292d9c3656f6ca1818bc6fcf1575e1c0c84612554dadf) 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 29 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

node-ainzfb

1.2.31

by noob-ainz

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in node-ainzfb (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (5d695d1fdd007ab16da46aac5cbde2e0bb0f1739b4468138f4f7278653df4bab) 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 26 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

repsol-uikit

1.1.1

by djurado

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in repsol-uikit (npm) Source: ossf-package-analysis (0ded61aa0f6be46c0b02bb6eb5deb82d4dd4830e41a76cdf52d9d21576c50c57) The OpenSSF Package Analysis project identified 'repsol-uikit' @ 9.999.0 (npm) as malicious. It is considered malicious because: - The package executes one or more commands associated with malicious behavior.

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

azure-graphrbac

2.0.7

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Possible typosquat of [azure](https://socket.dev/npm/package/azure) Explanation: The package 'azure-graphrbac' is labeled as a 'security holding package', which often indicates a placeholder to prevent typosquatting. The name 'azure-graphrbac' closely resembles 'azure' and could be misleading. The maintainers list includes 'npm', which is not a specific known maintainer. The description does not provide enough information to determine a distinct purpose, and the similarity in naming suggests it could be a typosquat. azure-graphrbac is a security-holding package

Live on npm for 4 hours and 23 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

rider-debug-visualizer

0.0.1-security.3

by npm

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in rider-debug-visualizer (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (3ce0c44d9cec03b61e93b21730547c7f67365aae68f3e1dac44c5dfa8467985d) 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 5 hours and 14 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

api-extractor-model

213.21.24

by exzuperi9

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code collects sensitive system information and sends it to a suspicious remote server. The inclusion of a message to contact a Telegram user for purchasing is highly suspicious. This behavior indicates potential malicious intent.

Live on npm for 5 hours and 40 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

prism-commercial-ui

100.100.102

by jwosborniv

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This script is attempting to exfiltrate sensitive system information (/etc/passwd) to a remote server. 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.

tiktok-followers-for-free-2023

1.0.2

by aldotq89

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code poses a significant security risk and should be reviewed. It is recommended to remove unnecessary imports, verify the contents of the data folder and the WordPress websites before proceeding, and avoid using hardcoded credentials for WordPress login.

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

oj-cropper

1.9.99

by dojo-common

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in oj-cropper (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (d8ac78944374e1d277f31475f719c1e4b81025aaceb5d2ec5afd45ed363d39c5) 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 23 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

postcss-file-match

0.0.7

by act1on3-test

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The script sends sensitive information such as the hostname, username, and current working directory to a remote server. This behavior is highly suspicious and potentially malicious.

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

dep_test_for_mal

3.3.0

by tal_appsec

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code decodes and executes a base64-encoded binary file which is loaded directly into memory and executed without user consent or validation. The binary is first written to the user's Desktop as 'decoded-file.bin', renamed to 'decoded-file.exe', and then executed. This behavior is indicative of malware as it allows for arbitrary code execution from an encoded payload, which could be used to deliver malicious software while evading detection. The execution of unknown binaries poses significant security risks including potential system compromise, data theft, or further malware distribution.

Live on npm for 3 hours and 50 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

test494

1.0.13

by npm

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in test494 (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (b4eee97c9c0e65b38d0550ad3c3c448e647fc469837a13ab37682c6cfd2a5c34) 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 3 hours and 29 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

polling-mod

99.10.9

by f06v0tre

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code contains obfuscated and potentially malicious behavior, including potential data exfiltration to a remote server. Further investigation is needed to fully understand its purpose and implications.

Live on npm for 57 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

contrast-local-scan-action

9.9.9

by dextester123456

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The script is designed to send sensitive information from the local system to a remote server, which is a malicious action.

Live on npm for 9 days, 2 hours and 29 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

gd-storage

0.0.1-security

by npm

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in gd-storage (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (170c3c69a0238f9f0c26017dbe7509f17f6b0e000909c0195c23a71d2c0fa821) 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.

ardoq-sheet-load

9.2.0

by omerobi

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in ardoq-sheet-load (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (95ffe4a6b987be146cd7315473d74b684d40acd0755edcb6f2f6f08398473ad2) 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 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

thischingunique

1.0.0

by donotforget

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in thischingunique (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (9cedeae9eb258fd7ce8e9a21395c4ca34d7a62c23cd0c556caf22aaaf057f820) 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 5 hours and 7 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

list-loadmore

2.0.5

by m0chan

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in list-loadmore (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (bf6159b9ea1b49f59ac19088398e19b602ff3cbd4bc35f7452325076f70cf8df) 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 18 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

clwtab8le

0.0.1-security.1

by npm

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in clwtab8le (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (b5ffdb9c2b33d12ab12b5f4e0601a895f01f8a698536e130aab4f57b8023a319) 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 21 hours and 36 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

sq-jsith-test-npm-project

1.0.0

by sq_jsith

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This script is performing a DNS lookup on a suspicious domain. This behavior is often used in malware to communicate with a remote server. This script should be considered a high security risk.

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

body-complex

0.0.1-security.412

by npm

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in body-complex (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (ef48c53ad39055a3692dbe528815988861df665507cc31c52dad47e5f746b3e3) 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 34 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

@chegg-varafy-editor/editor-tools-common

1.99.99

by coverallsjab

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in @chegg-varafy-editor/editor-tools-common (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (b3377c37390d863481096e74ccf2243744e55d0aa6ffb1de2c82eca8b7b5d5d6) 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.

feathers-factoy

4.0.3

by xwlazssz

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code contains a portion that appears to be unrelated to the main purpose of generating HTTP errors. This portion seems to exhibit behavior commonly associated with ransomware, such as encrypting files and potentially issuing ransom demands, which is highly malicious. The usage of the 'http' module to retrieve a key and the 'crypto' module to encrypt files on the system, combined with the suspicious 'beeceptor' domains and the file name 'whathappenedbroreadme.txt', indicates this code has a high probability of being intended for harmful actions.

Live on npm for 2 hours and 38 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

smp-imsc

99.9.9

by test_max

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code collects sensitive system and user information and sends it to a remote server without user consent, indicating potential malicious intent. This poses a significant security risk.

Live on npm for 25 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

yandex-font

1.0.865

by hyan-styles

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in yandex-font (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (976f90479fd94cdd954476418038130dab2d6e12253f95817a88fbe33f3432e7) 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 7 hours and 38 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

azure-ai-metrics-advisor

0.0.1-security.2

by npm

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in azure-ai-metrics-advisor (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (0a69bf1f305c18fa1b7292d9c3656f6ca1818bc6fcf1575e1c0c84612554dadf) 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 29 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

node-ainzfb

1.2.31

by noob-ainz

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in node-ainzfb (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (5d695d1fdd007ab16da46aac5cbde2e0bb0f1739b4468138f4f7278653df4bab) 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 26 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

repsol-uikit

1.1.1

by djurado

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in repsol-uikit (npm) Source: ossf-package-analysis (0ded61aa0f6be46c0b02bb6eb5deb82d4dd4830e41a76cdf52d9d21576c50c57) The OpenSSF Package Analysis project identified 'repsol-uikit' @ 9.999.0 (npm) as malicious. It is considered malicious because: - The package executes one or more commands associated with malicious behavior.

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

azure-graphrbac

2.0.7

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Possible typosquat of [azure](https://socket.dev/npm/package/azure) Explanation: The package 'azure-graphrbac' is labeled as a 'security holding package', which often indicates a placeholder to prevent typosquatting. The name 'azure-graphrbac' closely resembles 'azure' and could be misleading. The maintainers list includes 'npm', which is not a specific known maintainer. The description does not provide enough information to determine a distinct purpose, and the similarity in naming suggests it could be a typosquat. azure-graphrbac is a security-holding package

Live on npm for 4 hours and 23 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

rider-debug-visualizer

0.0.1-security.3

by npm

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in rider-debug-visualizer (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (3ce0c44d9cec03b61e93b21730547c7f67365aae68f3e1dac44c5dfa8467985d) 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 5 hours and 14 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

api-extractor-model

213.21.24

by exzuperi9

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code collects sensitive system information and sends it to a suspicious remote server. The inclusion of a message to contact a Telegram user for purchasing is highly suspicious. This behavior indicates potential malicious intent.

Live on npm for 5 hours and 40 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

prism-commercial-ui

100.100.102

by jwosborniv

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This script is attempting to exfiltrate sensitive system information (/etc/passwd) to a remote server. 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.

tiktok-followers-for-free-2023

1.0.2

by aldotq89

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code poses a significant security risk and should be reviewed. It is recommended to remove unnecessary imports, verify the contents of the data folder and the WordPress websites before proceeding, and avoid using hardcoded credentials for WordPress login.

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

oj-cropper

1.9.99

by dojo-common

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

Malicious code in oj-cropper (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (d8ac78944374e1d277f31475f719c1e4b81025aaceb5d2ec5afd45ed363d39c5) 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 23 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

postcss-file-match

0.0.7

by act1on3-test

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The script sends sensitive information such as the hostname, username, and current working directory to a remote server. This behavior is highly suspicious and potentially malicious.

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

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Supply chain attacks are on the rise

Attackers have taken notice of the opportunity to attack organizations through open source dependencies. Supply chain attacks rose a whopping 700% in the past year, with over 15,000 recorded attacks.

Dec 14, 2023

Hijacked cryptocurrency library adds malware

Widely-used library in cryptocurrency frontend was compromised to include wallet-draining code, following the hijacking of NPM account credentials via phishing.

Jan 06, 2022

Maintainer intentionally adds malware

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

Nov 15, 2021

npm discovers a platform vulnerability allowing unauthorized publishing of any package

Attackers could publish new versions of any npm package without authorization for multiple years.

Oct 22, 2021

Hijacked package adds cryptominers and password-stealing malware

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

Nov 26, 2018

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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