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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.

Detect and block software supply chain attacks

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.

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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.

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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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