WhatsApp devs, beware: rogue npm packages disguised as legit libraries can unleash a data wipe (rm -rf *) and hide a secret exfiltration function. How safe is your code when even kill switches are in play? Dive deeper.

https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/unmasking-malicious-npm-packages-targeting-whatsapp-developers/

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🚨 Massive NPM supply chain attack compromises popular JavaScript packages including 'is' and ESLint tools. Millions of projects at risk from sophisticated phishing campaign. Immediate action required for all Node.js developers.

#SecurityLand #BreachBreakdown #Phishing #NPMSecurity #SupplyChainAttack #Javascript #NPM #NodeJS

Read More: https://www.security.land/massive-npm-supply-chain-attack-compromises-javascript-ecosystem/

Great analysis of the malware distributed with the esling-config-prettier NPM package compromise on Friday: https://c-b.io/2025-07-20+-+Install+Linters%2C+Get+Malware+-+DevSecOps+Speedrun+Edition

By c-b.io on Bluesky / cyb3rjerry on Twitter :D

#malwareanalysis #reverseengineering #infosec #npm #npmsecurity #malware #reversing

Some npm packages disguised as helpful utilities have been found wiping entire directories. How are these digital saboteurs sneaking into projects, and what can you do to stop them? Find out more.

https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/understanding-the-threat-of-malicious-npm-packages-posing-as-utilities/

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A breach in 16 popular NPM packages rocked the JavaScript world—malicious code gave attackers a backdoor right into trusted projects. How secure are your dependencies?

https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/understanding-the-gluestack-npm-supply-chain-attack-lessons-and-future-prevention/

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#javascript
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The rise of malicious npm packages—like `xlsx-to-json-lh` mimicking `xlsx-to-json-lc`—raises urgent questions. Should npm enforce name uniqueness and vetting to stop supply chain attacks, or risk stifling its open ecosystem? #NpmSecurity #OpenSourceRisks #Cybersecurity

https://saysomething.hashnode.dev/npms-security-dilemma-how-malicious-packages-exploit-openness-and-the-path-forward

Ever downloaded a package that turned out to be a Trojan? Malicious NPM packages are using typosquatting and stealth tactics to sneak into development environments. How secure is your code?

https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/navigating-the-threat-of-malicious-packages-in-software-repositories/

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Could your npm packages be hiding more than code? One package used invisible Unicode to sneak in malicious commands—an eye-opening twist on cyber threats. How safe is your software supply chain?

https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/steganography-in-npm-packages-a-hidden-threat-to-software-security/

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A trusted npm package, "rand-user-agent," was found hiding a remote access Trojan—putting thousands of systems at risk. How did this sneak into your code, and what can you do to stay safe?

https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/understanding-the-supply-chain-attack-on-rand-user-agent-npm-package/

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