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Miasma Malware Targets npm, GitHub in Expanded Supply Chain Attack
Over 550 GitHub repositories have been compromised in a massive supply-chain attack, with malware harvesting developer credentials and spreading across package registries and workflows. The attack has already infected numerous npm packages and one Go module, putting developer data at risk.
Microsoft attributes Mastra AI supply chain attack to North Korean hackers Sapphire Sleet
Microsoft warns that a recent supply chain attack on the Mastra AI npm environment was carried out by Sapphire Sleet, a notorious North Korean hacking group known for targeting the financial sector. This latest incident is part of a larger pattern of attacks that exploit open-source distribution channels.
TeamPCP Exploits Open-Source Trust Model in Mass Software Compromise
In a shocking display of cunning, TeamPCP has compromised over 1,000 software packages in under four months, injecting malicious code and redefining the notion of trust in open-source supply chains. This brazen attack has left a trail of destruction, with roughly 500 million weekly downloads affected across major registries like npm, PyPI, and GitHub.
Mastra Packages Compromised in Software Supply Chain Attack
A massive software supply chain attack just hit Mastra, with over 140 malicious packages published in a single day by a compromised npm account. The swift and coordinated assault, dubbed easy-day-js, unfolded over just two days, catching defenders scrambling to respond.
AI Code Review Foils Malicious npm Supply Chain Attack
When Roman Imankulov asked his local AI agent to vet a suspicious code repository, it swiftly warned him away, saying "Don't run this code, just walk away - there's a trap." This near-instant response likely saved Imankulov from a malicious npm supply chain attack.
GitHub Bolsters npm with Security Updates to Thwart Supply Chain Attacks
GitHub is stepping up its game to protect against supply chain attacks by introducing security updates to npm, aiming to prevent hostile code from running amok during package installation. With the upcoming npm v12, three historically permissive defaults are being flipped to prioritize explicit opt-in over implicit trust.
GitHub Disrupts Supply Chain Attacks by Blocking npm Install Scripts
GitHub is taking a bold step to safeguard the npm ecosystem by blocking install scripts from running by default, tackling the single largest code-execution surface in the ecosystem. This move, part of npm 12's release, aims to prevent supply chain attacks by requiring explicit permission for scripts to run.
GitHub Bolsters npm Security to Thwart Supply-Chain Attacks
GitHub's upcoming npm v12 update is a game-changer for supply-chain security, as it will require explicit approval for automated actions like install scripts and dependency resolution that are often exploited by attackers. This move aims to shut down common code-execution paths and give developers, CI/CD pipelines, and security teams greater control over their code.
GitHub Overhauls npm Defaults to Thwart Script-Based Attacks
GitHub is taking a major step to boost npm security by changing its default settings to block automatic execution of install-time lifecycle scripts, a common vulnerability exploited in script-based attacks. Starting with npm 12, these scripts will require explicit permission to run, unless explicitly allowed via a new allowlist mechanism.
Malware Worms Infect npm Ecosystem in Dual Supply Chain Attacks
Meet IronWorm, a sneaky Rust-based malware that's infecting the npm ecosystem by scraping sensitive secrets from developers' machines and spreading through poisoned packages. This stealthy threat hides behind an eBPF kernel rootkit and communicates with its operators over Tor.
IronWorm Malware Infects 36 npm Packages in Supply-Chain Attack
Meet IronWorm, a sneaky Rust-based infostealer that's infected 36 npm packages, putting a wide range of sensitive credentials and secrets at risk of being harvested. This stealthy malware operates undetected, targeting everything from AWS and OpenAI credentials to cryptocurrency wallet files.
Red Hat npm Scope Hijacked to Spread Cloud Credential Malware
In a shocking 72 seconds, an attacker hijacked Red Hat's npm scope to spread malware, publishing 32 malicious packages that racked up nearly 10 million downloads. The sneaky move exploited the trust developers have in Red Hat's official namespace, turning it into a conduit for cloud credential malware.
Red Hat npm Packages Compromised in Supply-Chain Attack
A recent supply-chain attack compromised 32 Red Hat npm packages, affecting 117,000 weekly downloads, after attackers backdoored 96 package versions under the @redhat-cloud-services namespace. The breach occurred when a Red Hat employee's GitHub account was compromised, allowing malicious commits to be pushed.
Miasma Supply Chain Attack Targets Red Hat npm Packages
A new supply-chain campaign, codenamed Miasma, has compromised multiple Red Hat npm packages to steal sensitive credentials and deliver a self-propagating worm, putting developer machines at risk. This sneaky attack uses clever tactics like install-time execution and encrypted exfiltration to harvest secrets and spread its reach.
OpenAI Codex Tokens Exfiltrated in Malicious npm Supply Chain Attack
For a month, a malicious npm package called codexui-android secretly stole OpenAI Codex authentication tokens from over 29,000 weekly users, sending them to an attacker-controlled server. The package, masquerading as a remote web UI for OpenAI Codex, had gained user trust through active development before being compromised.
Malicious npm Packages Target Cloud Credentials
Malicious actors are targeting cloud credentials by publishing fake npm packages that mimic popular projects, allowing them to infiltrate developer environments and gain access to sensitive AWS and Elastic credentials. In just four hours, a single attacker published 14 malicious packages using cleverly disguised names.
AI-Generated Malware Exposes Operator's GitHub Token
A malicious npm package, disguised as a harmless sync utility called "mouse5212-super-formatter", was downloaded 676 times before it was caught stealing sensitive data and exposing its creator's GitHub token. This AI-generated malware cleverly hid its true intentions, uploading stolen files to a fake repository and covering its tracks.
TrapDoor Attack Spreads Credential-Stealing Malware Across Software Ecosystems
A massive supply chain attack, dubbed TrapDoor, has been spreading credential-stealing malware across three major language ecosystems, infecting over 34 malicious packages and 384 versions. The coordinated campaign began on May 22, 2026, and continues to target developers with cleverly named packages related to cryptocurrency, DeFi, Solana, and AI.
GitHub Enhances npm with 2FA-Gated Publishing to Thwart Supply Chain Attacks
GitHub's new staged publishing feature on npm adds an extra layer of security, requiring maintainers to approve package releases after completing a two-factor authentication challenge, effectively preventing unauthorized publishes and reducing the risk of supply chain attacks. This human gate ensures proof of presence for every package release, safeguarding the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
Grafana Breach Exposes Missed Security Step After TanStack Attack
A single misstep in Grafana's security protocol allowed attackers to gain access to its GitHub repositories, following a supply-chain incident involving malicious TanStack packages. A missed GitHub workflow token proved to be the key that enabled the breach.
Typosquatting Evolves Into Supply Chain Threat
Typosquatting has morphed into a sinister supply chain threat, with attackers now embedding malicious lookalike domains within legitimate third-party scripts to intercept sensitive data. This alarming evolution has led to devastating attacks, such as the Trust Wallet compromise, where 2,500 wallets were drained in just 48 hours.
Malware Campaign Compromises Hundreds of npm Packages
A new, highly aggressive malware campaign, linked to the notorious TeamPCP group, has infected hundreds of npm packages, putting countless environments at risk of exposure. If you're concerned about potential damage, take immediate action to rotate secrets, remove persistence artifacts, and review recent publish activity.
Shai-Hulud Malware Targets 600 Npm Packages in Supply-Chain Attack
In a shocking supply-chain attack, malicious Shai-Hulud malware targeted a staggering 600 npm packages, with researchers uncovering nearly 640 tainted versions across 323 unique libraries in just one hour. The assault hit popular ecosystems like @antv and spread to widely-used packages, leaving a trail of poisoned code in its wake.
Shai-Hulud worm infects another npm package
A copycat of the notorious Shai-Hulud worm has struck again, infecting another npm package by exploiting a GitHub Actions misconfiguration. This latest attack follows a similar pattern that recently prompted TanStack to rethink its approach to accepting outside code contributions.