A bug in npm (Node Package Manager), the most widely used JavaScript package manager, will change ownership of crucial Linux system folders, such as /etc, /usr, /boot. Changing ownership of these ...
A new supply-chain attack compromised at least 187 npm packages, targeting developer secrets across software projects Shai-Hulud worm looks to steal credentials, modify packages, and spread malware ...
Tens of thousands of developers using weak credentials to secure their npm accounts inadvertently put more than half of the npm packages (JavaScript libraries and tools) at risk of getting hijacked ...
A dramatic spike in npm-focused intrusions shows how attackers have shifted from opportunistic typosquatting to systematic, credential-driven supply chain compromises — exploiting CI systems, ...
The NPM JavaScript registry has experienced a jump in malware, including packages related to data theft, crypto mining, botnets, and remote code execution, according to security company WhiteSource.