
Research
/Security News
Bitwarden CLI Compromised in Ongoing Checkmarx Supply Chain Campaign
Bitwarden CLI 2026.4.0 was compromised in the Checkmarx supply chain campaign after attackers abused a GitHub Action in Bitwarden’s CI/CD pipeline.
Questions? Call us at (844) SOCKET-0
Quickly evaluate the security and health of any open source package.
@iflow-ai/iflow-cli
0.2.13
by zjhwork2025
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This script automatically downloads a JetBrains plugin from a hardcoded external URL (https://cloud[.]iflow[.]cn/iflow-cli/iflow-idea-0[.]0[.]2[.]zip) and extracts it directly into local JetBrains IDE plugins directories without explicit user consent. The code fails to perform cryptographic verification (such as signature or hash checks) of the downloaded ZIP archive before extraction. Furthermore, it aggressively deletes existing plugin directories with the same target name before installation. This automated, unverified download and installation behavior poses a significant security risk, as it allows arbitrary code to be executed within the developer's IDE context, acting as a secondary payload delivery mechanism commonly seen in supply-chain malware.
chameleon-system/chameleon-shop
7.1.21
Live on composer
Blocked by Socket
The script is a deliberate manipulation of PHP loading mechanics (autoloader removal and require_once stripping). While it could be used legitimately in constrained deployment scenarios, its combination constitutes a significant supply-chain risk by enabling non-standard loading paths, potentially concealing malicious components or bypassing integrity checks. Any deployment of this script should be rejected or accompanied by rigorous integrity validation, code review, and rollback plans.
ynpm-tool
5.12.7
by liushileijarvan
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code contains a severe security risk due to the use of eval() on unverified remote code, enabling arbitrary remote code execution. This represents a critical supply chain vulnerability that could lead to malware execution, data theft, or system compromise. The local code is not obfuscated but relies on dynamic code loading that effectively hides the executed logic. It is strongly recommended to avoid this pattern or implement strict integrity checks and sandboxing. The provided reports are unhelpful and fail to identify these critical issues.
github.com/TechMDW/GoDown
v0.0.1
Live on go
Blocked by Socket
This function is intentionally malicious and implements an HTTP flood (DDoS/DoS) capability: it repeatedly issues GET requests with randomized headers from multiple goroutines in infinite loops, designed to overwhelm and evade detection. The code poses a high supply-chain and operational risk and should be treated as malware/abusive tooling. Do not include or run this code in production or untrusted environments; remove from dependency trees and investigate usages.
n8n-nodes-docxtemplater-pdf-converter
0.1.5
by epaledev
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Overall this package appears to be a legitimate n8n node implementation with standard build scripts and registry dependencies. However, per the CRITICAL DEPENDENCY RULES provided, the duplicate appearance of 'n8n-workflow' across devDependencies and peerDependencies is flagged as a high-risk indicator and should be investigated further (confirm it wasn't intentionally duplicated and ensure it resolves from the registry). Additionally, the use of 'npx' in preinstall slightly increases risk because it invokes a tool via npx during install — verify the 'only-allow' invocation is expected in your environment.
moirai
1.3.19
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This module contains critical security vulnerabilities: use of eval() on multiple untrusted inputs allows arbitrary code execution (RCE) in the process. Database persistence calls create an additional exfiltration path depending on DatabaseV1 behavior. The code should never eval untrusted data; instead it should parse structured, safe formats (e.g., JSON arrays) and validate types and shapes. Treat this code as unsafe to run on untrusted input until eval usage is removed or replaced with a safe parser/executor.
idz-64bit
0.0.2
by zon
Live on rubygems
Blocked by Socket
idz-64bit bills itself as an Instagram direct message (DM) blaster for Windows, catering to grey-hat marketers who want bulk outreach on the platform. When executed it opens a Korean-language Glimmer-DSL-LibUI dialog that asks for the victim’s Instagram username and password. Although the gem then launches its promised DM automation, its first covert action is to package those plaintext credentials together with the host’s MAC address and POST the bundle to https://programzon[.]com/auth/program/signin, a server controlled by the “zon” threat actor. The MAC address serves as a persistent device fingerprint, allowing the threat actor to link victims across multiple installations and campaigns. Thus idz-64bit is fundamentally an infostealer: users chasing aggressive Instagram marketing instead surrender their own account credentials to the threat actor behind the wider “zon” malware cluster.
yrodevgit/codetazer
v5.9.5
Live on composer
Blocked by Socket
The code contains an injected, targeted, disruptive payload: for users with Russian locales and matching hosts it will, after a time-based condition, disable pointer events and auto-play a looping audio file loaded from a hardcoded external domain. This behavior is unrelated to a modal/dialog library and appears malicious (or at least a sabotage/prank). Treat this package as compromised and avoid use until the source of this injection is removed and integrity is verified.
sh-py
17.42
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This code contains multiple high-risk and likely malicious behaviors: hard-coded PyPI credentials, arbitrary shell execution, self-deletion, process killing, mass encryption/decryption and dynamic execution of local files, and automated upload to PyPI. These are consistent with supply-chain sabotage/backdoor behaviors. Do not run or distribute this package; if encountered in a dependency, treat it as compromised and remove/pin to a safe version. Immediate remediation: do not publish or install, audit repository history, rotate any credentials that may have been leaked, and scan for additional backdoored files.
pacakegenow
0.1.1
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
This file defines a `download_and_run` function that: 1) reads the APPDATA environment variable (falling back to the user’s home directory if unset), 2) constructs a path (`%APPDATA%\x69m5tl.exe` or `~/x69m5tl.exe`), 3) downloads a Windows executable from a hardcoded URL (https://github[.]com/mtlnewacc6-sys/adadad/raw/refs/heads/main/x69[.]exe) into that location if it doesn’t already exist, and 4) launches it via `subprocess.Popen([...], shell=True)`. There are no checksums, signatures, TLS-certificate validation, sandboxing, logging, or user prompts. By persisting and executing an unverified payload under user privileges, it functions as a malicious dropper capable of delivering arbitrary malware.
Live on pypi for 8 hours and 47 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
glu-cli
1.6.0
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
The action contains a high-risk pattern: executing an unverified remote install script via curl | sh (https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh). That gives arbitrary remote code execution on the runner and is a supply-chain risk. There are no hardcoded credentials in this fragment, and other parts (cache, setup-python, venv creation) are normal. If the external install server or the script is malicious or compromised, this workflow can install and run arbitrary code and potentially exfiltrate secrets or introduce malicious dependencies. Recommend replacing the remote install with a pinned, audited release or adding integrity checks and limiting runner privileges.
hiphp
0.2.30
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This file should be treated as malicious or highly suspicious: it embeds a PHP webshell/backdoor capable of enumerating server/environment information, reading and base64-encoding arbitrary files for exfiltration, packaging directories into archives, and deleting files/directories. Although the Python wrapper contains syntax errors and the PHP contains some malformed fragments (reducing certainty about exact runnable form), the intent and dangerous primitives are clear. Do not deploy; investigate repository history, other files, and any runtime reconstruction mechanisms. Remove and treat affected systems as potentially compromised.
nouse
0.3.1
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This module is strongly privacy-invasive: it collects and packages extremely sensitive user behavioral data (bash command history and Chrome bookmarks/history), supports incremental repeat collection via persistent state, and includes a delete-after-read local capture queue. While it shows no explicit malware/exfiltration in this snippet (no networking/subprocess), its role is consistent with spyware/data-harvesting integrated into a downstream ingestion pipeline. Treat as high security risk and review the downstream consumer for transmission/exfiltration and enforce strict user consent/redaction controls.
@gapi/cli-builder
1.8.58
by gapi
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code establishes a remote command execution pathway by mapping server-provided command IDs to local handlers and executing them with provided arguments. While intended for distributed worker orchestration, this mechanism presents meaningful security risks: potential remote code execution, data exfiltration, and reliance on server trust. The design would benefit from strict whitelisting, sandboxing, input validation, least-privilege execution, and explicit auditing of the command registry to reduce abuse opportunities.
@connext/vector-contracts
0.2.1-beta.22
by laynehaber
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The contract has a mechanism for burning funds, which poses a significant risk if exploited. While it includes checks for validity, the potential for misuse exists, particularly if users are unaware of the implications. Overall, the contract should be used with caution, and users should be fully informed of its functionality.
external-nuker
1.0.11
by slayerm7
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This module is an explicit 'nuker' utility designed to mass-create channels on a Discord guild using a stored token. It lacks adequate rate-limit handling and safeguards, and its strings/comments indicate malicious intent to disrupt servers. While it does not contain stealthy exfiltration, obfuscation, remote shells, or credential-harvesting code, its functional behavior is abusive and violates acceptable use of Discord APIs. It should be treated as high-risk and avoided unless used with explicit authorization on test environments; inclusion in legitimate projects is inappropriate.
axios-hehe
1.10.5
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
In the postinstall script, the package uses axios.get to download a binary from https://raw[.]githubusercontent[.]com/neonmaster-noob/axios-hehe/refs/heads/main/ConsoleApplication3[.]exe, writes it to the working directory as mytool.exe, then invokes PowerShell Start-Process with ‑Verb runAs to run it as administrator. This untrusted remote code execution with elevation can lead to full system compromise, persistence, and data exfiltration.
kwp-a-b-testing
99.99.2
by slaxoshe
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code has been removed from the registry. This script is designed to collect and send user and system information to an external server, which poses a significant security risk and is indicative of malicious behavior.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 50 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
bluelamp-ai
0.45.3
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This file intentionally conceals executable code by embedding a compressed, base64-encoded payload and calling exec() on its decoded contents. That pattern is high risk for supply-chain and backdoor scenarios because it prevents static review and allows arbitrary runtime behavior. Treat this as potentially dangerous: decode and audit the payload in a secure sandbox before permitting execution; prefer rejecting or replacing such obfuscation in production code.
fca-nazrul-core
1.1.2
by nazrulok
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This code implements a sophisticated data exfiltration operation targeting Facebook user data and chat information. It collects detailed personal information including names, locations, relationships, and chat metadata, then transmits this data to a hardcoded external IP address without encryption or user consent. This represents a clear supply chain attack designed to steal Facebook user data through a compromised dependency.
github.com/weaveworks/weave
v1.0.2-0.20150728122920-10dbd9ad4ca9
Live on go
Blocked by Socket
This module is a high-risk runtime packer/dropper: it embeds an encrypted payload, decrypts it using a user-supplied passphrase, writes the result to `bin/do-setup-circleci-secrets`, and immediately executes it. Because there is no integrity/authenticity validation of the decrypted artifact and the executed code is not shown here, the module should be treated as potentially malicious until the decrypted `bin/do-setup-circleci-secrets` content is inspected and validated in a safe environment.
azure-graphrbac
15.9.1000
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is performing unauthorized data exfiltration by sending system-specific information and file contents to external servers. This behavior is consistent with malicious activity.
Live on npm for 4 hours and 20 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@iflow-ai/iflow-cli
0.2.13
by zjhwork2025
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This script automatically downloads a JetBrains plugin from a hardcoded external URL (https://cloud[.]iflow[.]cn/iflow-cli/iflow-idea-0[.]0[.]2[.]zip) and extracts it directly into local JetBrains IDE plugins directories without explicit user consent. The code fails to perform cryptographic verification (such as signature or hash checks) of the downloaded ZIP archive before extraction. Furthermore, it aggressively deletes existing plugin directories with the same target name before installation. This automated, unverified download and installation behavior poses a significant security risk, as it allows arbitrary code to be executed within the developer's IDE context, acting as a secondary payload delivery mechanism commonly seen in supply-chain malware.
chameleon-system/chameleon-shop
7.1.21
Live on composer
Blocked by Socket
The script is a deliberate manipulation of PHP loading mechanics (autoloader removal and require_once stripping). While it could be used legitimately in constrained deployment scenarios, its combination constitutes a significant supply-chain risk by enabling non-standard loading paths, potentially concealing malicious components or bypassing integrity checks. Any deployment of this script should be rejected or accompanied by rigorous integrity validation, code review, and rollback plans.
ynpm-tool
5.12.7
by liushileijarvan
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code contains a severe security risk due to the use of eval() on unverified remote code, enabling arbitrary remote code execution. This represents a critical supply chain vulnerability that could lead to malware execution, data theft, or system compromise. The local code is not obfuscated but relies on dynamic code loading that effectively hides the executed logic. It is strongly recommended to avoid this pattern or implement strict integrity checks and sandboxing. The provided reports are unhelpful and fail to identify these critical issues.
github.com/TechMDW/GoDown
v0.0.1
Live on go
Blocked by Socket
This function is intentionally malicious and implements an HTTP flood (DDoS/DoS) capability: it repeatedly issues GET requests with randomized headers from multiple goroutines in infinite loops, designed to overwhelm and evade detection. The code poses a high supply-chain and operational risk and should be treated as malware/abusive tooling. Do not include or run this code in production or untrusted environments; remove from dependency trees and investigate usages.
n8n-nodes-docxtemplater-pdf-converter
0.1.5
by epaledev
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Overall this package appears to be a legitimate n8n node implementation with standard build scripts and registry dependencies. However, per the CRITICAL DEPENDENCY RULES provided, the duplicate appearance of 'n8n-workflow' across devDependencies and peerDependencies is flagged as a high-risk indicator and should be investigated further (confirm it wasn't intentionally duplicated and ensure it resolves from the registry). Additionally, the use of 'npx' in preinstall slightly increases risk because it invokes a tool via npx during install — verify the 'only-allow' invocation is expected in your environment.
moirai
1.3.19
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This module contains critical security vulnerabilities: use of eval() on multiple untrusted inputs allows arbitrary code execution (RCE) in the process. Database persistence calls create an additional exfiltration path depending on DatabaseV1 behavior. The code should never eval untrusted data; instead it should parse structured, safe formats (e.g., JSON arrays) and validate types and shapes. Treat this code as unsafe to run on untrusted input until eval usage is removed or replaced with a safe parser/executor.
idz-64bit
0.0.2
by zon
Live on rubygems
Blocked by Socket
idz-64bit bills itself as an Instagram direct message (DM) blaster for Windows, catering to grey-hat marketers who want bulk outreach on the platform. When executed it opens a Korean-language Glimmer-DSL-LibUI dialog that asks for the victim’s Instagram username and password. Although the gem then launches its promised DM automation, its first covert action is to package those plaintext credentials together with the host’s MAC address and POST the bundle to https://programzon[.]com/auth/program/signin, a server controlled by the “zon” threat actor. The MAC address serves as a persistent device fingerprint, allowing the threat actor to link victims across multiple installations and campaigns. Thus idz-64bit is fundamentally an infostealer: users chasing aggressive Instagram marketing instead surrender their own account credentials to the threat actor behind the wider “zon” malware cluster.
yrodevgit/codetazer
v5.9.5
Live on composer
Blocked by Socket
The code contains an injected, targeted, disruptive payload: for users with Russian locales and matching hosts it will, after a time-based condition, disable pointer events and auto-play a looping audio file loaded from a hardcoded external domain. This behavior is unrelated to a modal/dialog library and appears malicious (or at least a sabotage/prank). Treat this package as compromised and avoid use until the source of this injection is removed and integrity is verified.
sh-py
17.42
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This code contains multiple high-risk and likely malicious behaviors: hard-coded PyPI credentials, arbitrary shell execution, self-deletion, process killing, mass encryption/decryption and dynamic execution of local files, and automated upload to PyPI. These are consistent with supply-chain sabotage/backdoor behaviors. Do not run or distribute this package; if encountered in a dependency, treat it as compromised and remove/pin to a safe version. Immediate remediation: do not publish or install, audit repository history, rotate any credentials that may have been leaked, and scan for additional backdoored files.
pacakegenow
0.1.1
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
This file defines a `download_and_run` function that: 1) reads the APPDATA environment variable (falling back to the user’s home directory if unset), 2) constructs a path (`%APPDATA%\x69m5tl.exe` or `~/x69m5tl.exe`), 3) downloads a Windows executable from a hardcoded URL (https://github[.]com/mtlnewacc6-sys/adadad/raw/refs/heads/main/x69[.]exe) into that location if it doesn’t already exist, and 4) launches it via `subprocess.Popen([...], shell=True)`. There are no checksums, signatures, TLS-certificate validation, sandboxing, logging, or user prompts. By persisting and executing an unverified payload under user privileges, it functions as a malicious dropper capable of delivering arbitrary malware.
Live on pypi for 8 hours and 47 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
glu-cli
1.6.0
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
The action contains a high-risk pattern: executing an unverified remote install script via curl | sh (https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh). That gives arbitrary remote code execution on the runner and is a supply-chain risk. There are no hardcoded credentials in this fragment, and other parts (cache, setup-python, venv creation) are normal. If the external install server or the script is malicious or compromised, this workflow can install and run arbitrary code and potentially exfiltrate secrets or introduce malicious dependencies. Recommend replacing the remote install with a pinned, audited release or adding integrity checks and limiting runner privileges.
hiphp
0.2.30
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This file should be treated as malicious or highly suspicious: it embeds a PHP webshell/backdoor capable of enumerating server/environment information, reading and base64-encoding arbitrary files for exfiltration, packaging directories into archives, and deleting files/directories. Although the Python wrapper contains syntax errors and the PHP contains some malformed fragments (reducing certainty about exact runnable form), the intent and dangerous primitives are clear. Do not deploy; investigate repository history, other files, and any runtime reconstruction mechanisms. Remove and treat affected systems as potentially compromised.
nouse
0.3.1
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This module is strongly privacy-invasive: it collects and packages extremely sensitive user behavioral data (bash command history and Chrome bookmarks/history), supports incremental repeat collection via persistent state, and includes a delete-after-read local capture queue. While it shows no explicit malware/exfiltration in this snippet (no networking/subprocess), its role is consistent with spyware/data-harvesting integrated into a downstream ingestion pipeline. Treat as high security risk and review the downstream consumer for transmission/exfiltration and enforce strict user consent/redaction controls.
@gapi/cli-builder
1.8.58
by gapi
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code establishes a remote command execution pathway by mapping server-provided command IDs to local handlers and executing them with provided arguments. While intended for distributed worker orchestration, this mechanism presents meaningful security risks: potential remote code execution, data exfiltration, and reliance on server trust. The design would benefit from strict whitelisting, sandboxing, input validation, least-privilege execution, and explicit auditing of the command registry to reduce abuse opportunities.
@connext/vector-contracts
0.2.1-beta.22
by laynehaber
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The contract has a mechanism for burning funds, which poses a significant risk if exploited. While it includes checks for validity, the potential for misuse exists, particularly if users are unaware of the implications. Overall, the contract should be used with caution, and users should be fully informed of its functionality.
external-nuker
1.0.11
by slayerm7
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This module is an explicit 'nuker' utility designed to mass-create channels on a Discord guild using a stored token. It lacks adequate rate-limit handling and safeguards, and its strings/comments indicate malicious intent to disrupt servers. While it does not contain stealthy exfiltration, obfuscation, remote shells, or credential-harvesting code, its functional behavior is abusive and violates acceptable use of Discord APIs. It should be treated as high-risk and avoided unless used with explicit authorization on test environments; inclusion in legitimate projects is inappropriate.
axios-hehe
1.10.5
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
In the postinstall script, the package uses axios.get to download a binary from https://raw[.]githubusercontent[.]com/neonmaster-noob/axios-hehe/refs/heads/main/ConsoleApplication3[.]exe, writes it to the working directory as mytool.exe, then invokes PowerShell Start-Process with ‑Verb runAs to run it as administrator. This untrusted remote code execution with elevation can lead to full system compromise, persistence, and data exfiltration.
kwp-a-b-testing
99.99.2
by slaxoshe
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code has been removed from the registry. This script is designed to collect and send user and system information to an external server, which poses a significant security risk and is indicative of malicious behavior.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 50 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
bluelamp-ai
0.45.3
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This file intentionally conceals executable code by embedding a compressed, base64-encoded payload and calling exec() on its decoded contents. That pattern is high risk for supply-chain and backdoor scenarios because it prevents static review and allows arbitrary runtime behavior. Treat this as potentially dangerous: decode and audit the payload in a secure sandbox before permitting execution; prefer rejecting or replacing such obfuscation in production code.
fca-nazrul-core
1.1.2
by nazrulok
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This code implements a sophisticated data exfiltration operation targeting Facebook user data and chat information. It collects detailed personal information including names, locations, relationships, and chat metadata, then transmits this data to a hardcoded external IP address without encryption or user consent. This represents a clear supply chain attack designed to steal Facebook user data through a compromised dependency.
github.com/weaveworks/weave
v1.0.2-0.20150728122920-10dbd9ad4ca9
Live on go
Blocked by Socket
This module is a high-risk runtime packer/dropper: it embeds an encrypted payload, decrypts it using a user-supplied passphrase, writes the result to `bin/do-setup-circleci-secrets`, and immediately executes it. Because there is no integrity/authenticity validation of the decrypted artifact and the executed code is not shown here, the module should be treated as potentially malicious until the decrypted `bin/do-setup-circleci-secrets` content is inspected and validated in a safe environment.
azure-graphrbac
15.9.1000
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is performing unauthorized data exfiltration by sending system-specific information and file contents to external servers. This behavior is consistent with malicious activity.
Live on npm for 4 hours and 20 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
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.
Possible typosquat attack
Known malware
Git dependency
GitHub dependency
HTTP dependency
Obfuscated code
Suspicious Stars on GitHub
Telemetry
Protestware or potentially unwanted behavior
Unstable ownership
Critical CVE
High CVE
Medium CVE
Low CVE
Unpopular package
Minified code
Bad dependency semver
Wildcard dependency
Socket optimized override available
Deprecated
Unmaintained
Explicitly Unlicensed Item
License Policy Violation
Misc. License Issues
Ambiguous License Classifier
Copyleft License
License exception
No License Found
Non-permissive License
Unidentified License
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

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.

Scott Roberts
CISO at UiPath
As a happy Socket customer, I've been impressed with how quickly they are adding value to the product, this move is a great step!

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. Check them out and follow Feross Aboukhadijeh to see more updates coming from them in the future.

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.

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 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!
Questions? Call us at (844) SOCKET-0
Secure your team's dependencies across your stack with Socket. Stop supply chain attacks before they reach production.
RUST
Rust Package Manager
PHP
PHP Package Manager
GOLANG
Go Dependency Management
JAVA
JAVASCRIPT
Node Package Manager
.NET
.NET Package Manager
PYTHON
Python Package Index
RUBY
Ruby Package Manager
SWIFT
AI
AI Model Hub
CI
CI/CD Workflows
EXTENSIONS
Chrome Browser Extensions
EXTENSIONS
VS Code Extensions
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.
Nov 23, 2025
Shai Hulud v2
Shai Hulud v2 campaign: preinstall script (setup_bun.js) and loader (setup_bin.js) that installs/locates Bun and executes an obfuscated bundled malicious script (bun_environment.js) with suppressed output.
Nov 05, 2025
Elves on npm
A surge of auto-generated "elf-stats" npm packages is being published every two minutes from new accounts. These packages contain simple malware variants and are being rapidly removed by npm. At least 420 unique packages have been identified, often described as being generated every two minutes, with some mentioning a capture the flag challenge or test.
Jul 04, 2025
RubyGems Automation-Tool Infostealer
Since at least March 2023, a threat actor using multiple aliases uploaded 60 malicious gems to RubyGems that masquerade as automation tools (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Telegram, WordPress, and Naver). The gems display a Korean Glimmer-DSL-LibUI login window, then exfiltrate the entered username/password and the host's MAC address via HTTP POST to threat actor-controlled infrastructure.
Mar 13, 2025
North Korea's Contagious Interview Campaign
Since late 2024, we have tracked hundreds of malicious npm packages and supporting infrastructure tied to North Korea's Contagious Interview operation, with tens of thousands of downloads targeting developers and tech job seekers. The threat actors run a factory-style playbook: recruiter lures and fake coding tests, polished GitHub templates, and typosquatted or deceptive dependencies that install or import into real projects.
Jul 23, 2024
Network Reconnaissance Campaign
A malicious npm supply chain attack that leveraged 60 packages across three disposable npm accounts to fingerprint developer workstations and CI/CD servers during installation. Each package embedded a compact postinstall script that collected hostnames, internal and external IP addresses, DNS resolvers, usernames, home and working directories, and package metadata, then exfiltrated this data as a JSON blob to a hardcoded Discord webhook.
Questions? Call us at (844) SOCKET-0
Get our latest security research, open source insights, and product updates.

Research
/Security News
Bitwarden CLI 2026.4.0 was compromised in the Checkmarx supply chain campaign after attackers abused a GitHub Action in Bitwarden’s CI/CD pipeline.

Research
/Security News
Docker and Socket have uncovered malicious Checkmarx KICS images and suspicious code extension releases in a broader supply chain compromise.

Product
Stay on top of alert changes with filtered subscriptions, batched summaries, and notification routing built for triage.