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Thousands of fake packages have inundated the npm registry, signaling a major cyber attack. The campaign appears to be preparing for a larger malicious operation, according to security reports. This incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in open-source software ecosystems.

30. Oktober 2025 Von KI berichtet

Security firm Socket has uncovered ten malicious packages in the npm repository that target developers on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. These packages, available since July, use typosquatting and sophisticated obfuscation to install infostealer malware. The malware steals credentials from browsers, SSH keys, and configuration files before exfiltrating data to attackers.