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Malicious Packagist Packages Target Unpatched iPhones to Steal Crypto Seeds

Researchers uncovered 13 malicious packages on Packagist that inject JavaScript into popular Vietnamese streaming sites, unleashing a two-pronged attack that includes mobile ad-fraud and spyware installation on unpatched iPhones. This sneaky malware can steal crypto seeds and wreak havoc on unsuspecting users.

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North Korean Hackers Publish 108 Malicious Packages in PolinRider Campaign

North Korean hackers have unleashed a massive wave of malware, publishing 108 malicious packages and web browser extensions across popular platforms like npm, Packagist, Go, and Google Chrome as part of their sneaky PolinRider campaign. This ongoing operation has already produced 162 malicious release artifacts and compromised thousands of systems worldwide.

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GitHub-Hosted Malware Targets PHP Packages in Coordinated Supply Chain Attack

Malicious code was injected into eight PHP packages on Packagist, triggering a Linux binary download from GitHub Releases via JavaScript lifecycle hooks in package.json postinstall scripts. The attack was swiftly contained, with the malicious versions removed from Packagist.

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