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azure-graphrbac
16.23.1000
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in azure-graphrbac (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (8753478507375846584df851f88ad72637d64beb4e8e6a5ffdaa19b39440e7fe) 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 37 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
ebay-testo
999.9.9
by amigomioteconsidero100
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This file retrieves the current user’s username, hostname, external IP address, and local file paths, then sends a sanitized version of these details via DNS queries to an external domain (oastify[.]com). This behavior exceeds mere telemetry and constitutes data exfiltration without user consent, indicating malicious intent.
Live on npm for 15 hours and 33 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
s1variables
0.0.1-security
by npm
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in s1variables (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (ce2694c224a1ab13eee5a99d65f4dd3dd183936b54feb10813ee416a4ce6d0f2) 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.
react-ui-mat
5.59.67
by ademirtemur
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is heavily obfuscated and uses patterns that could be indicative of malicious behavior, such as executing arbitrary code and accessing the global object. However, without clear evidence of malicious actions, the risk remains speculative.
Live on npm for 15 days, 1 hour and 48 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pingheretoo
0.0.1-security
by npm
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in pingheretoo (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (23a2e8bbe10f8d447a38579950eafa702ec80407b7b0dc518a9c52f40ac5e8e3) 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.
yandex-sanitizer
0.4.1
by meow-test
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is designed to send sensitive information to a remote server, which poses a significant security risk and indicates malicious behavior.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 14 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
super-streams
1.0.1
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code collects detailed system information and sends it to a remote server without user consent. This behavior is highly suspicious and can be classified as data exfiltration, posing a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 35 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
github.com/nmstate/kubernetes-nmstate
v0.10.0
Live on Go
Blocked by Socket
This shell script alters critical system files by granting group write permissions on /etc/passwd and then removes itself. Such actions can facilitate privilege escalation or unauthorized account modifications, indicating malicious intent and posing a significant security risk.
engineering-blog
1.0.11
by npm-aditech387
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This file collects system information including home directory, hostname, username, and DNS servers, then sends it via an HTTPS POST request to a suspicious domain (1prbelvn9xn14ee384a50q9e65cy0uoj[.]oastify[.]com) without user consent. Such behavior indicates malicious intent and constitutes data exfiltration.
Live on npm for 14 days, 11 hours and 25 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
testpkgabc
1.0.4
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in testpkgabc (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (06d3cb7f95d0c7c173763b88c89a4c6dec25a45c86c0a52b38bb92bc4edeff66) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
Live on npm for 5 hours and 59 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@bair/styles
1.284.999
by pgriffin2021
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This file contains heavily obfuscated code that gathers system data such as hostname, current working directory, user information, and network interfaces. It encodes this information (e.g., in Base64) and transmits it to a suspicious domain, for example example[.]com, using a dynamically constructed ping command. The obfuscation techniques, unauthorized data collection, and exfiltration attempt clearly indicate malicious intent consistent with malware.
js-guava
1.1.16
by sunshine001
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code does not exhibit any obvious malicious behavior, but the use of 'eval' for module loading and the obfuscated nature of the code introduce potential security risks. The URI parsing and manipulation functions appear to be standard and not inherently malicious.
Live on npm for 2 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
solana-login
1.0.17
by coffeepasta
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code exfiltrates system environment variables (e.g., USERDOMAIN) to a remote endpoint (e.g., https://example[.]com/api/webhooks/...), creates and executes shell commands to copy files and scripts to system directories, and places a script in the startup folder to run on system boot. The use of base64 encoding for the webhook conceals its destination, indicating intent to hide malicious communications. Changing the PowerShell execution policy and interacting with system startup folders further support its classification as malware.
Live on npm for 5 hours and 21 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
internal-corp
1.0.0
by testing6667
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is designed to send sensitive information (the contents of '/etc/passwd') to an external server, indicating malicious behavior and a high security risk.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
suer
1.2.0
by 17b4a931
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code poses a serious security risk and should not be used.
Live on npm for 15 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
json-rpc-adapter
0.0.1-security
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in json-rpc-adapter (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (f4fdeb0a41688e0145066a567cbaa4beda509d5d3f9f84b13e7dcff7e289fd11) 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 14 hours and 54 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
gd-react-toolbox
5.99.99
by 0xsombra
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code sends potentially sensitive environment data and file system information to a remote server without user consent, indicating malicious or at least unethical behavior. The hardcoded destination and lack of user control over the data sent highlight a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 10 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
seed-builder
0.3.77
by erick_rivas
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code poses a significant security risk due to the potential for command injection attacks, privilege escalation, and other vulnerabilities. The hardcoded 'sudo' command in the getBin function, lack of input validation, and use of template literals to build commands that will be passed to exec are particularly concerning. The code should be reviewed thoroughly and modified to address these issues before being used.
espapehtlm
0.0.1-security.0
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in espapehtlm (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (e01037a3f58f9453837f71988ae5573860f3530683ecf920bb52bda62bdce407) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 23 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
azure-video-analyzer-edge
0.0.1-security.0
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in azure-video-analyzer-edge (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (e0127d81ea77498d7cf290baf7482fe497d0e7159bcb6b3eda4229b01510592b) 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 19 hours and 19 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
hydrogen-js-sdk
2.5.2
by bmob2018
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits potential obfuscation and the presence of hard-coded error codes, raising significant concerns about the potential for security vulnerabilities. Further review and analysis by security experts is warranted.
example-rust
7.0.9
by mega707
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in example-rust (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (3ea3b88110c6d99f6f13c45a70f1a3a66f9c32da09f15db73f1a166c2cbfa080) 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 17 hours and 35 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
f1pen
1.2.0
by 17b4a931
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in f1pen (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (14c1dcf21e2f68afd899faac1227f7e68c55d1fef725bb62237561d86ea6517c) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 23 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
chainalert_npm_package
1.2.2
by du-research
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in chainalert_npm_package (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (638ce7288b08c83f26374b2a215fe4a1e85cb2776453de48254f8effd8549c6b) 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 15 hours and 2 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
feedback-schema
2.8.1
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in feedback-schema (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (0ce3047c466c30d8bf8684b6bedb5286b46a6addb1502e7f64e70afcac31131c) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 9 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
azure-graphrbac
16.23.1000
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in azure-graphrbac (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (8753478507375846584df851f88ad72637d64beb4e8e6a5ffdaa19b39440e7fe) 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 37 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
ebay-testo
999.9.9
by amigomioteconsidero100
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This file retrieves the current user’s username, hostname, external IP address, and local file paths, then sends a sanitized version of these details via DNS queries to an external domain (oastify[.]com). This behavior exceeds mere telemetry and constitutes data exfiltration without user consent, indicating malicious intent.
Live on npm for 15 hours and 33 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
s1variables
0.0.1-security
by npm
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in s1variables (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (ce2694c224a1ab13eee5a99d65f4dd3dd183936b54feb10813ee416a4ce6d0f2) 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.
react-ui-mat
5.59.67
by ademirtemur
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is heavily obfuscated and uses patterns that could be indicative of malicious behavior, such as executing arbitrary code and accessing the global object. However, without clear evidence of malicious actions, the risk remains speculative.
Live on npm for 15 days, 1 hour and 48 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pingheretoo
0.0.1-security
by npm
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in pingheretoo (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (23a2e8bbe10f8d447a38579950eafa702ec80407b7b0dc518a9c52f40ac5e8e3) 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.
yandex-sanitizer
0.4.1
by meow-test
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is designed to send sensitive information to a remote server, which poses a significant security risk and indicates malicious behavior.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 14 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
super-streams
1.0.1
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The source code collects detailed system information and sends it to a remote server without user consent. This behavior is highly suspicious and can be classified as data exfiltration, posing a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 35 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
github.com/nmstate/kubernetes-nmstate
v0.10.0
Live on Go
Blocked by Socket
This shell script alters critical system files by granting group write permissions on /etc/passwd and then removes itself. Such actions can facilitate privilege escalation or unauthorized account modifications, indicating malicious intent and posing a significant security risk.
engineering-blog
1.0.11
by npm-aditech387
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This file collects system information including home directory, hostname, username, and DNS servers, then sends it via an HTTPS POST request to a suspicious domain (1prbelvn9xn14ee384a50q9e65cy0uoj[.]oastify[.]com) without user consent. Such behavior indicates malicious intent and constitutes data exfiltration.
Live on npm for 14 days, 11 hours and 25 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
testpkgabc
1.0.4
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in testpkgabc (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (06d3cb7f95d0c7c173763b88c89a4c6dec25a45c86c0a52b38bb92bc4edeff66) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
Live on npm for 5 hours and 59 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@bair/styles
1.284.999
by pgriffin2021
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This file contains heavily obfuscated code that gathers system data such as hostname, current working directory, user information, and network interfaces. It encodes this information (e.g., in Base64) and transmits it to a suspicious domain, for example example[.]com, using a dynamically constructed ping command. The obfuscation techniques, unauthorized data collection, and exfiltration attempt clearly indicate malicious intent consistent with malware.
js-guava
1.1.16
by sunshine001
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code does not exhibit any obvious malicious behavior, but the use of 'eval' for module loading and the obfuscated nature of the code introduce potential security risks. The URI parsing and manipulation functions appear to be standard and not inherently malicious.
Live on npm for 2 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
solana-login
1.0.17
by coffeepasta
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code exfiltrates system environment variables (e.g., USERDOMAIN) to a remote endpoint (e.g., https://example[.]com/api/webhooks/...), creates and executes shell commands to copy files and scripts to system directories, and places a script in the startup folder to run on system boot. The use of base64 encoding for the webhook conceals its destination, indicating intent to hide malicious communications. Changing the PowerShell execution policy and interacting with system startup folders further support its classification as malware.
Live on npm for 5 hours and 21 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
internal-corp
1.0.0
by testing6667
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script is designed to send sensitive information (the contents of '/etc/passwd') to an external server, indicating malicious behavior and a high security risk.
Live on npm for 1 hour and 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
suer
1.2.0
by 17b4a931
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code poses a serious security risk and should not be used.
Live on npm for 15 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
json-rpc-adapter
0.0.1-security
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in json-rpc-adapter (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (f4fdeb0a41688e0145066a567cbaa4beda509d5d3f9f84b13e7dcff7e289fd11) 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 14 hours and 54 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
gd-react-toolbox
5.99.99
by 0xsombra
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code sends potentially sensitive environment data and file system information to a remote server without user consent, indicating malicious or at least unethical behavior. The hardcoded destination and lack of user control over the data sent highlight a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 10 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
seed-builder
0.3.77
by erick_rivas
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code poses a significant security risk due to the potential for command injection attacks, privilege escalation, and other vulnerabilities. The hardcoded 'sudo' command in the getBin function, lack of input validation, and use of template literals to build commands that will be passed to exec are particularly concerning. The code should be reviewed thoroughly and modified to address these issues before being used.
espapehtlm
0.0.1-security.0
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in espapehtlm (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (e01037a3f58f9453837f71988ae5573860f3530683ecf920bb52bda62bdce407) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 23 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
azure-video-analyzer-edge
0.0.1-security.0
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in azure-video-analyzer-edge (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (e0127d81ea77498d7cf290baf7482fe497d0e7159bcb6b3eda4229b01510592b) 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 19 hours and 19 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
hydrogen-js-sdk
2.5.2
by bmob2018
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits potential obfuscation and the presence of hard-coded error codes, raising significant concerns about the potential for security vulnerabilities. Further review and analysis by security experts is warranted.
example-rust
7.0.9
by mega707
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in example-rust (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (3ea3b88110c6d99f6f13c45a70f1a3a66f9c32da09f15db73f1a166c2cbfa080) 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 17 hours and 35 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
f1pen
1.2.0
by 17b4a931
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in f1pen (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (14c1dcf21e2f68afd899faac1227f7e68c55d1fef725bb62237561d86ea6517c) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 23 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
chainalert_npm_package
1.2.2
by du-research
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in chainalert_npm_package (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (638ce7288b08c83f26374b2a215fe4a1e85cb2776453de48254f8effd8549c6b) 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 15 hours and 2 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
feedback-schema
2.8.1
by npm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Malicious code in feedback-schema (npm) Source: ghsa-malware (0ce3047c466c30d8bf8684b6bedb5286b46a6addb1502e7f64e70afcac31131c) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
Live on npm for 2 hours and 9 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.
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 →
Bad dependency semver
Wildcard dependency
Unpopular package
Minified code
Socket optimized override available
Deprecated
Unmaintained
Critical CVE
High CVE
Medium CVE
Low CVE
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.
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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.
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