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body-string
0.0.1-security.97
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in body-string (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (024810ffdef1542f8c45378c3e352768e1e0d45658e37838e186cf40cfeb18f7) 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 17 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
mxuaubyyc
0.0.1-security
by npm
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in mxuaubyyc (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (9bc5d76d1ee0309321a96e4d619dded11684cc26cd16109ae8163bb183c24c70) 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.
gemnasium-gitlab-service
0.2.6
Live on Rubygems
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in gemnasium-gitlab-service (RubyGems)
sport-components
0.0.1-security
by npm
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in sport-components (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (b2481fe779e2416d142e05466c10960f525f156396ee4453691f407046fd52b9) 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.
pwn
0.4.480
by 0day Inc.
Live on Rubygems
Blocked by Socket
The script 'packer/provisioners/post_install.sh' exhibits malicious behavior by performing several harmful actions: - **Deletes user and root history files**: Uses secure deletion methods to remove history files, potentially to conceal malicious activities. - **Clears system log files**: Erases log files from '/var/log', hindering the ability to audit and investigate system actions. - **Disables the root account**: Locks the root account password without ensuring alternative secure administrative access, possibly preventing legitimate administrative operations. - **Sets a weak default password ('changeme') for the 'admin' user**: Introduces a significant security risk by using an easily guessable password, facilitating unauthorized access. These actions can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access, disrupt legitimate operations, and prevent system recovery. The combination of log and history deletion, disabling of root access, and setting weak credentials indicates malicious intent to compromise system security and conceal nefarious activities.
brave-core
1.67.97
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.
alex_v1
0.0.1-security
by npm
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Previously contained malicious code that was removed by the registry’s security team. The placeholder content indicates that the package had been compromised and could have executed harmful actions before removal, reflecting a high level of risk to users at the time. No active malicious domains or IP addresses remain in the current placeholder.
azure-ai-text-analytics-js
0.0.1-security.13
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in azure-ai-text-analytics-js (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (88b2db08b01c8ea8b5bf42651328827362002fa84b2b94fe677afcdd0a29b637) 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 48 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
brave-core
1.78.38
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.
skfb-viewer-protocol
6.1206.1
by skfb-tech
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in skfb-viewer-protocol (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (4927fb8f7bd066a5440285ee318f12ff607b41497351c980b56408dd0b35f244) 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 36 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
thisisnothelloworld
0.0.1-security
by npm
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in thisisnothelloworld (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (cd3ab2c96415cc2ceebd811812f343bf5295bb2dadbfccd4ff65f800b1d2d0bd) 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.
kdghyalusmjenvpw
0.0.1-security
by npm
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in kdghyalusmjenvpw (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (7abeb39b30782b75abd80ee4d2c4095b1a7f92ef6928a497a9274bdb1997a675) 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.
flipper-plugin-core
0.178.1
by flipper-bot
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in flipper-plugin-core (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (0d0ce77de29c719770f78a2ed8c4c02eef1838754428ba47fa797d900c8fe2a0) 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.
ngllibmanager
1.29.0
by commandtechno
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects information like environment variables, hostname, user info and current working directory and sends it to a remote server.
Live on npm for 8 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
spacexrm
0.0.7
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
This script embeds hardcoded Firebase credentials, gathers system UUID and user account details without clear consent, and warns of a self-deletion mechanism if a specific 'activation' process fails. It also downloads and executes additional code from external sources (e.g., example[.]com/firebase/storage) without validation, raising the risk of malicious remote code execution. These behaviors suggest intent to control or coerce users and pose a high risk of misuse for data collection and unauthorized access.
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 8 hours before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
brave-core
1.69.9
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.
paysafe-ia-v1-portal-backoffice-fe
5.0.1
by osafihhkarim
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in paysafe-ia-v1-portal-backoffice-fe (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (d850f2bbe367e21f3680c1838be9099246287331edec3c167b8af3fd5bba350f) 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 (81695c222f8f689999c72ad01556ee444fb116c56f2124235940349b34be8eca) The OpenSSF Package Analysis project identified 'paysafe-ia-v1-portal-backoffice-fe' @ 5.0.1 (npm) as malicious. It is considered malicious because: - The package executes one or more commands associated with malicious behavior.
Live on npm for 28 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
chart-vxe
0.0.9
by leimudkegoraie3
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is dangerous and should be updated to use asynchronous HTTP requests and enable TLS/SSL certificate verification. The hardcoded URL and directory path should also be removed or made configurable.
Live on npm for 3 days, 17 hours and 16 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
hsqyyds
1.0.0
by moon_flower
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script lists the root directory and saves it to a file named 'result.txt'. 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.
epic-ue-fonts
40.833.664
by yvvpx6s2
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is malicious as it sends environment variables, which may contain sensitive information, to an external server without consent. The code is also heavily obfuscated, which raises further suspicion.
Live on npm for 8 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fxa-dev-launcher
0.0.1-security
by npm
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in fxa-dev-launcher (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (98ed0ac9d7db600b89a3182d2eb21eaa58280411b41ac01a569dab47f4963351) 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.
curri-slack
3.7.3
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits behavior consistent with data exfiltration, sending sensitive system and project information to external servers without user consent. This poses a significant security risk and suggests potential malicious intent.
Live on npm for 20 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
httpinfrastructure
0.0.1-security.151
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in httpinfrastructure (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (34c25bae800f5d8e992b1fbda3daf30b45b483169d38d39cd5f87d0d3be3953c) 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 57 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@omisepayments/in-app-communication-graphql-sdk
1.0.0
by zonduu2
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is engaging in potentially malicious activities by collecting sensitive information and sending it to suspicious external domains. This poses a significant security risk and should be addressed immediately.
body-string
0.0.1-security.97
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in body-string (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (024810ffdef1542f8c45378c3e352768e1e0d45658e37838e186cf40cfeb18f7) 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 17 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
mxuaubyyc
0.0.1-security
by npm
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in mxuaubyyc (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (9bc5d76d1ee0309321a96e4d619dded11684cc26cd16109ae8163bb183c24c70) 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.
gemnasium-gitlab-service
0.2.6
Live on Rubygems
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in gemnasium-gitlab-service (RubyGems)
sport-components
0.0.1-security
by npm
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in sport-components (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (b2481fe779e2416d142e05466c10960f525f156396ee4453691f407046fd52b9) 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.
pwn
0.4.480
by 0day Inc.
Live on Rubygems
Blocked by Socket
The script 'packer/provisioners/post_install.sh' exhibits malicious behavior by performing several harmful actions: - **Deletes user and root history files**: Uses secure deletion methods to remove history files, potentially to conceal malicious activities. - **Clears system log files**: Erases log files from '/var/log', hindering the ability to audit and investigate system actions. - **Disables the root account**: Locks the root account password without ensuring alternative secure administrative access, possibly preventing legitimate administrative operations. - **Sets a weak default password ('changeme') for the 'admin' user**: Introduces a significant security risk by using an easily guessable password, facilitating unauthorized access. These actions can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access, disrupt legitimate operations, and prevent system recovery. The combination of log and history deletion, disabling of root access, and setting weak credentials indicates malicious intent to compromise system security and conceal nefarious activities.
brave-core
1.67.97
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.
alex_v1
0.0.1-security
by npm
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Previously contained malicious code that was removed by the registry’s security team. The placeholder content indicates that the package had been compromised and could have executed harmful actions before removal, reflecting a high level of risk to users at the time. No active malicious domains or IP addresses remain in the current placeholder.
azure-ai-text-analytics-js
0.0.1-security.13
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in azure-ai-text-analytics-js (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (88b2db08b01c8ea8b5bf42651328827362002fa84b2b94fe677afcdd0a29b637) 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 48 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
brave-core
1.78.38
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.
skfb-viewer-protocol
6.1206.1
by skfb-tech
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in skfb-viewer-protocol (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (4927fb8f7bd066a5440285ee318f12ff607b41497351c980b56408dd0b35f244) 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 36 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
thisisnothelloworld
0.0.1-security
by npm
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in thisisnothelloworld (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (cd3ab2c96415cc2ceebd811812f343bf5295bb2dadbfccd4ff65f800b1d2d0bd) 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.
kdghyalusmjenvpw
0.0.1-security
by npm
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in kdghyalusmjenvpw (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (7abeb39b30782b75abd80ee4d2c4095b1a7f92ef6928a497a9274bdb1997a675) 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.
flipper-plugin-core
0.178.1
by flipper-bot
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in flipper-plugin-core (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (0d0ce77de29c719770f78a2ed8c4c02eef1838754428ba47fa797d900c8fe2a0) 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.
ngllibmanager
1.29.0
by commandtechno
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects information like environment variables, hostname, user info and current working directory and sends it to a remote server.
Live on npm for 8 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
spacexrm
0.0.7
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
This script embeds hardcoded Firebase credentials, gathers system UUID and user account details without clear consent, and warns of a self-deletion mechanism if a specific 'activation' process fails. It also downloads and executes additional code from external sources (e.g., example[.]com/firebase/storage) without validation, raising the risk of malicious remote code execution. These behaviors suggest intent to control or coerce users and pose a high risk of misuse for data collection and unauthorized access.
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 8 hours before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
brave-core
1.69.9
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.
paysafe-ia-v1-portal-backoffice-fe
5.0.1
by osafihhkarim
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in paysafe-ia-v1-portal-backoffice-fe (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (d850f2bbe367e21f3680c1838be9099246287331edec3c167b8af3fd5bba350f) 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 (81695c222f8f689999c72ad01556ee444fb116c56f2124235940349b34be8eca) The OpenSSF Package Analysis project identified 'paysafe-ia-v1-portal-backoffice-fe' @ 5.0.1 (npm) as malicious. It is considered malicious because: - The package executes one or more commands associated with malicious behavior.
Live on npm for 28 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
chart-vxe
0.0.9
by leimudkegoraie3
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is dangerous and should be updated to use asynchronous HTTP requests and enable TLS/SSL certificate verification. The hardcoded URL and directory path should also be removed or made configurable.
Live on npm for 3 days, 17 hours and 16 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
hsqyyds
1.0.0
by moon_flower
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script lists the root directory and saves it to a file named 'result.txt'. 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.
epic-ue-fonts
40.833.664
by yvvpx6s2
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is malicious as it sends environment variables, which may contain sensitive information, to an external server without consent. The code is also heavily obfuscated, which raises further suspicion.
Live on npm for 8 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fxa-dev-launcher
0.0.1-security
by npm
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in fxa-dev-launcher (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (98ed0ac9d7db600b89a3182d2eb21eaa58280411b41ac01a569dab47f4963351) 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.
curri-slack
3.7.3
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits behavior consistent with data exfiltration, sending sensitive system and project information to external servers without user consent. This poses a significant security risk and suggests potential malicious intent.
Live on npm for 20 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
httpinfrastructure
0.0.1-security.151
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in httpinfrastructure (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (34c25bae800f5d8e992b1fbda3daf30b45b483169d38d39cd5f87d0d3be3953c) 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 57 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@omisepayments/in-app-communication-graphql-sdk
1.0.0
by zonduu2
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is engaging in potentially malicious activities by collecting sensitive information and sending it to suspicious external domains. This poses a significant security risk and should be addressed immediately.
Socket detects traditional vulnerabilities (CVEs) but goes beyond that to scan the actual code of dependencies for malicious behavior. It proactively detects and blocks 70+ signals of supply chain risk in open source code, for comprehensive protection.
Known malware
Possible typosquat attack
NPM Shrinkwrap
Git dependency
HTTP dependency
Suspicious Stars on GitHub
Protestware or potentially unwanted behavior
Unstable ownership
AI-detected potential malware
Obfuscated code
20 more alerts →
Critical CVE
High CVE
Medium CVE
Low CVE
Bad dependency semver
Wildcard dependency
Unpopular package
Minified code
Socket optimized override available
Deprecated
Unmaintained
Explicitly Unlicensed Item
License Policy Violation
Misc. License Issues
Non-permissive License
Ambiguous License Classifier
Copyleft License
Unidentified License
No License Found
License exception
Socket detects and blocks malicious dependencies, often within just minutes of them being published to public registries, making it the most effective tool for blocking zero-day supply chain attacks.
Socket is built by a team of prolific open source maintainers whose software is downloaded over 1 billion times per month. We understand how to build tools that developers love. But don’t take our word for it.
Nat Friedman
CEO at GitHub
Congrats to @feross and the hard-working team behind @SocketSecurity on today's launch!
Suz Hinton
Senior Software Engineer at Stripe
heck yes this is awesome!!! Congrats team 🎉👏
Matteo Collina
Node.js maintainer, Fastify lead maintainer
So awesome to see @SocketSecurity launch with a fresh approach! Excited to have supported the team from the early days.
DC Posch
Director of Technology at AppFolio, CTO at Dynasty
This is going to be super important, especially for crypto projects where a compromised dependency results in stolen user assets.
Luis Naranjo
Software Engineer at Microsoft
If software supply chain attacks through npm don't scare the shit out of you, you're not paying close enough attention.
@SocketSecurity sounds like an awesome product. I'll be using socket.dev instead of npmjs.org to browse npm packages going forward
Elena Nadolinski
Founder and CEO at Iron Fish
Huge congrats to @SocketSecurity! 🙌
Literally the only product that proactively detects signs of JS compromised packages.
Joe Previte
Engineering Team Lead at Coder
Congrats to @feross and the @SocketSecurity team on their seed funding! 🚀 It's been a big help for us at @CoderHQ and we appreciate what y'all are doing!
Josh Goldberg
Staff Developer at Codecademy
This is such a great idea & looks fantastic, congrats & good luck @feross + team!
The best security teams in the world use Socket to get visibility into supply chain risk, and to build a security feedback loop into the development process.
Yan Zhu
Head of Security at Brave, DEFCON, EFF, W3C
glad to hear some of the smartest people i know are working on (npm, etc.) supply chain security finally :). @SocketSecurity
Andrew Peterson
CEO and Co-Founder at Signal Sciences (acq. Fastly)
How do you track the validity of open source software libraries as they get updated? You're prob not. Check out @SocketSecurity and the updated tooling they launched.
Supply chain is a cluster in security as we all know and the tools from Socket are "duh" type tools to be implementing.
Zbyszek Tenerowicz
Senior Security Engineer at ConsenSys
socket.dev is getting more appealing by the hour
Devdatta Akhawe
Head of Security at Figma
The @SocketSecurity team is on fire! Amazing progress and I am exciting to see where they go next.
Ryan Noon
Founder & CEO at Material Security
The NPM ecosystem is a horrible horrible place and I'm glad you're doing something about it.
Sebastian Bensusan
Engineer Manager at Stripe
I find it surprising that we don't have _more_ supply chain attacks in software:
Imagine your airplane (the code running) was assembled (deployed) daily, with parts (dependencies) from internet strangers. How long until you get a bad part?
Excited for Socket to prevent this
Adam Baldwin
VP of Security at npm, Red Team at Auth0/Okta
Congrats to everyone at @SocketSecurity ❤️🤘🏻
Nico Waisman
CISO at Lyft
This is an area that I have personally been very focused on. As Nat Friedman said in the 2019 GitHub Universe keynote, Open Source won, and every time you add a new open source project you rely on someone else's code and you rely on the people that build it.
This is both exciting and problematic. You are bringing real risk into your organization, and I'm excited to see progress in the industry from OpenSSF scorecards and package analyzers to the company that Feross Aboukhadijeh is building!
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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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