Zack Whittaker2d ago

Google has now linked the hack and hijack of the popular Axios npm open-source project to North Korea (UNC1069), which is known for stealing cryptocurrency.

Axios is downloaded tens of millions of times weekly, so this hack is likely widespread.

Our updated story: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/31/hacker-hijacks-axios-open-source-project-used-by-millions-to-push-malware?nocache=1

North Korean hackers blamed for hijacking popular Axios open source project to spread malware | TechCrunch

A hacker inserted malware in Axios, an open source web tool downloaded tens of millions of times weekly, in a widespread hack.

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@zackwhittaker sorry the typo is bugging me, I think you mean "Google *has* now linked the hack and hijack" 
Mar 31 at 5:49pmWeb
Show threadZack Whittaker2d ago
@ashguy thank you! typing too fast :)