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wirelessxpl

1.3.0

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This module is designed to perform selective Wi-Fi deauthentication/jamming using privileged external tools (mdk4/aireplay-ng). It reads client MACs from user input and an optional file, writes a temp MAC file for mdk4, and repeatedly executes sudo commands to transmit deauth frames. While it calls `require_authorised_lab()` and supports `dry_run`, the core behavior is offensive network disruption; no evidence of data exfiltration or stealth malware is present in the snippet.

acuitymobileapp

88.54.13

by u-acuitymobileapp-5

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This fragment is heavily obfuscated and uses runtime string deobfuscation and dynamic function construction (constructor/Function) plus environment/fingerprint checks to alter behavior. There is no direct evidence in this snippet of network exfiltration, credential harvesting, or system damage, but the eval-style dynamic execution is a high-risk pattern because it can conceal malicious payloads elsewhere in the package. I recommend deobfuscating the helper mapping and auditing any constructed code and callers before trusting the package.

github.com/yaklang/yaklang

v1.2.10-0.20231211063644-68e9ff321689

Live on go

Blocked by Socket

WebLogic CORBA/IIOP exploitation framework containing hardcoded exploit payloads for binding/rebinding remote objects and executing remote constructor payloads. The code implements multi-stage attacks including backdoor installation capabilities through serialized Java bytecode injection. Contains embedded hex-encoded payloads targeting WebLogic internal classes (weblogic[.]corba[.]cos[.]naming[.]NamingContextAny) and CORBA naming contexts. Functionality includes remote command execution through getServerLocation method calls and JNDI manipulation attacks. While this is legitimate penetration testing code within a security framework, the presence of ready-to-use exploit payloads and backdoor installation mechanisms represents unusual patterns that security tools should flag for review.

kayodlhwpmgjkteb

0.0.69

by lkjofympetcx

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This package is malicious/abusive: it is designed to install or run a Monero miner (resource abuse). The postinstall step further runs npm install inside a server directory which may download/execute additional code or native builds. Installing this package likely results in unauthorized CPU/GPU usage, potential persistent binaries/processes, and increased attack surface. Treat as malware and avoid installing; if already installed, investigate running processes, remove installed files, and rotate any compromised system credentials.

Live on npm for 12 hours and 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

github.heygears.com/sql-machine-learning/sqlflow

v0.4.1

Live on go

Blocked by Socket

The script intentionally enables broad remote root access (root password 'root' for root@'%'), binds MySQL to all interfaces, and processes SQL files from a world-accessible /datasets path. Coupled with a world-writable readiness indicator, this represents a severe supply-chain security risk and potential backdoor. Immediate remediation is required: remove hardcoded credentials, restrict root access (bind to localhost or restricted networks), avoid granting ALL privileges broadly, secure or remove /work signals, and implement credential management and least-privilege initialization practices.

routerxpl

0.9.0

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This snippet implements an offensive SSH exploitation/credential-check capability: it loads multiple private keys packaged with the software, attempts key-based authentication to a user-specified target, and opens an interactive SSH session upon successful login. Even without seeing the underlying SSHClient implementation, the explicit source-to-sink path (bundled private keys -> login_pkey -> interactive) indicates high misuse potential consistent with unauthorized access tooling. Wildcard imports add audit uncertainty for any additional side effects outside this fragment.

toolspacks11

1.0.4

by test1234111

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The script fetches data from potentially malicious URLs constructed from the hostname and username, which poses a significant security risk.

Live on npm for 11 days, 17 hours and 30 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

wainwright-dev/casinodog

dev-main

Live on composer

Blocked by Socket

The composer manifest shows strong indications of malicious purpose (claims to alter casino outcomes) and includes operational hooks that allow code execution on install and at runtime (autoloaded helpers.php, Laravel service provider auto-discovery, composer post-update script). Although the actual implementation code was not provided here, these manifest features make the package high-risk: it should not be installed into trusted systems and warrants further inspection of the package source (src/helpers.php and service provider). Legal and ethical concerns are also present due to stated intent to facilitate cheating/fraud.

bobjoll

5.639.3

by hfrpik

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

The code appears to be obfuscated and has several unusual patterns and hardcoded values. It sends a POST request to a remote server with data encoded in base64. The purpose of this request is not clear and could potentially be malicious. Further investigation and analysis are recommended.

avocado-framework-plugin-vt

88.0

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

The script performs various system-level operations including process killing, network checking, logging, and extensive registry modifications, some of which disable crash reporting and configure system reboots. It also includes an external script for automatic execution. These operations indicate a high potential for misuse or malicious intent, particularly in disabling error reporting and forcing system reboots. Without more context, these actions pose significant security risks.

mtmai

0.5.49

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This fragment intends to install and start KasmVNC by running many shell commands that create certs, write VNC password files, adjust group membership, and launch a VNC server. The primary security issues are unsafe shell interpolation (command injection risk), programmatic persistence of a possibly predictable password, execution with sudo based on unvalidated env vars, starting a VNC server exposed on 0.0.0.0 with disabled/basic auth, and multiple unsafe filesystem operations performed via shell. There is no clear evidence of obfuscated or direct exfiltration malware, but the behavior can provide an unauthorized remote access vector (backdoor-like) if used maliciously. Do not run this code without fixing shell usage, validating inputs, using secure randomly generated passwords, enforcing proper file permissions, and not disabling authentication.

curri-slack

4.5.4

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The source code is exfiltrating sensitive system and project data to external servers, which is a serious security risk. The code is not obfuscated but performs actions indicative of malicious behavior.

Live on npm for 1 hour and 19 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

sjs-lint-build1

1.0.4

by vanes.s.p.orit.a

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This fragment is best characterized as an obfuscated remote-fetching loader: it concurrently fetches three remote resources, decodes/transforms the fetched data with custom bit/lookup routines, and passes the resulting derived payload-like structure into an unknown terminal function along with an environment-selected mode. The highest risk is that LbJAC5l (and helpers like nfGZO0/u6NKi2T) could perform execution or sensitive actions using data controlled by the network. However, because the most consequential function bodies are not included here, malware cannot be conclusively proven from this module alone; nonetheless, it warrants high-priority review and safe sandboxing before use.

github.com/Brasco/evilginx2

v0.1.3

Live on go

Blocked by Socket

The code is intentionally malicious: it captures ProtonMail login credentials and exfiltrates them to an attacker-controlled endpoint, and it actively attempts to disable two-factor authentication by automating UI interactions and suppressing modal confirmations. The proxy filters also remove Subresource Integrity attributes, further enabling tampering. This package is a high-risk phishing/backdoor tool and must not be trusted or used. Treat artifacts as malicious, block the domains involved, and remove any deployed proxy rules.

azure-graphrbac

8.1.1000

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code exhibits clear signs of malicious behavior by exfiltrating sensitive system and project data to external servers without user consent. This poses a significant security risk.

Live on npm for 1 hour and 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

codapt

2.0.40

by tkeith

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

The code presents a severe supply chain security risk by dynamically fetching and executing remote JavaScript code without any validation or sandboxing. This allows arbitrary code execution controlled by the remote server, which could lead to malware execution, data theft, or system compromise. The code itself is clear and not obfuscated, but the behavior is highly dangerous. Users should avoid using this package or use it only in fully trusted environments. The malware and security risk scores are high due to the potential for malicious payload delivery via the remote code execution vector.

vhrun3

1.1.5

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

The endpoint executes untrusted Python from project_meta.debugtalk_py via exec with access to module locals, persists resulting callables into project_meta.functions, and later executes testcases that may invoke those callables. This is effectively remote code execution with persistence and high potential for data exfiltration, system compromise, or privilege abuse. The code also contains functional bugs (returning undefined 'res' and fragile key removal logic). Remediation: remove use of exec, implement strong sandboxing (e.g., separate, minimized execution environment with strict syscall/network/file limits), or validate/compile allowed functions only; add timeouts, resource limits, and audit/logging. Do not accept arbitrary Python source from untrusted clients.

@rexxhayanasi/elaina-baileys

1.0.8

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

`lotusbail` is a malicious npm package that masquerades as a WhatsApp Web API library by forking legitimate Baileys-based code and preserving working messaging functionality. In addition to normal API behavior, it inserts a wrapper around the WhatsApp WebSocket client so that all traffic passing through the library is duplicated for collection. Reported data theft includes WhatsApp authentication tokens and session keys, full message content (sent/received and historical), contact lists (including phone numbers), and transferred media/files. The package also attempts to establish persistent unauthorized access by hijacking the WhatsApp device-linking (“pairing”) workflow using a hardcoded pairing code, effectively linking an attacker-controlled device to the victim’s account; removing the npm dependency does not automatically remove the linked device. To hinder detection, the exfiltration endpoint is hidden behind multiple obfuscation layers, collected data is encrypted (including a custom RSA implementation), and the code includes anti-debugging traps designed to disrupt analysis.

johnsnowlabs-by-ckl

5.1.8rc8

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This module is a high-risk utility because it fetches Python code from remote URLs and local markdown files and executes that code directly via execute_py_script_string_as_new_proc without validation or sandboxing. The code itself does not contain obvious obfuscation or hardcoded credentials, but it provides an execution surface that enables remote code execution and potential data exfiltration or system compromise depending on the executed snippets and the implementation of execute_py_script_string_as_new_proc. Treat calls that use remote URLs or untrusted markdown as dangerous. Use only with trusted content or add validation/sandboxing (e.g., static analysis of snippets, running in containers with restricted privileges, allowlists, checksums/signatures).

@nyamkamunhjin/piece-mazaal-pre-trained-models

0.0.16

by nyamkamunhjin

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This code contains explicit data exfiltration to a hard-coded Discord webhook: it posts the auth token, propsValue (including fields and files), base64 image data, and API responses. This is a serious supply-chain/backdoor indicator. The legitimate functionality (uploading to dev.mazaal.ai) is mixed with unauthorized leakage to an unrelated third-party endpoint. Treat this as malicious or at-minimum highly suspicious telemetry/backdoor behavior. Immediate actions: do not use this package; remove or sanitize the webhook calls and ensure no credentials or files are sent to unknown endpoints; rotate any leaked credentials potentially exposed by this code.

ailever

0.2.240

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

The code exhibits a dangerous remote code execution pattern: it downloads and immediately runs a remote Python payload without integrity checks, sandboxing, or input validation. This creates a severe supply-chain and runtime security risk. Recommended mitigations include removing dynamic downloads, validating payloads with cryptographic hashes or signatures, using safe subprocess invocations with argument lists, and implementing strict input sanitization. If remote functionality must remain, switch to a trusted-internal mechanism (e.g., plugin architecture with signed components, offline verification) and add robust error handling and logging.

muaddib-scanner

2.2.8

by dnszlsk

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This code is outright malicious. It exfiltrates environment tokens to a hardcoded external endpoint and, if no tokens are found, runs a destructive rm -rf on the user's home directory. Treat as high-risk malware: do not install or run. If executed, assume secrets are compromised and perform credential rotation and forensic/restore actions.

ancc

0.1.10

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

The code synchronizes local provider connections, API keys and model aliases with a hard-coded remote worker endpoint and accepts updates back from that remote. It exfiltrates sensitive secrets (access tokens, refresh tokens, API keys) to the remote domain and allows the remote to modify local tokens and provider data. It also modifies a local CLI settings file (~/.claude/settings.json) to change endpoints. These are high-risk behaviors: unless this exact remote endpoint is trusted and invocation is strictly authenticated/authorized, this module functions as a potential backdoor/data-exfiltration mechanism. Recommendation: treat as suspicious, audit provenance and remove or restrict the sync capability and remote URL; require authenticated, explicit user consent and avoid automatic modification of local CLI config.

wirelessxpl

1.3.0

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This module is designed to perform selective Wi-Fi deauthentication/jamming using privileged external tools (mdk4/aireplay-ng). It reads client MACs from user input and an optional file, writes a temp MAC file for mdk4, and repeatedly executes sudo commands to transmit deauth frames. While it calls `require_authorised_lab()` and supports `dry_run`, the core behavior is offensive network disruption; no evidence of data exfiltration or stealth malware is present in the snippet.

acuitymobileapp

88.54.13

by u-acuitymobileapp-5

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This fragment is heavily obfuscated and uses runtime string deobfuscation and dynamic function construction (constructor/Function) plus environment/fingerprint checks to alter behavior. There is no direct evidence in this snippet of network exfiltration, credential harvesting, or system damage, but the eval-style dynamic execution is a high-risk pattern because it can conceal malicious payloads elsewhere in the package. I recommend deobfuscating the helper mapping and auditing any constructed code and callers before trusting the package.

github.com/yaklang/yaklang

v1.2.10-0.20231211063644-68e9ff321689

Live on go

Blocked by Socket

WebLogic CORBA/IIOP exploitation framework containing hardcoded exploit payloads for binding/rebinding remote objects and executing remote constructor payloads. The code implements multi-stage attacks including backdoor installation capabilities through serialized Java bytecode injection. Contains embedded hex-encoded payloads targeting WebLogic internal classes (weblogic[.]corba[.]cos[.]naming[.]NamingContextAny) and CORBA naming contexts. Functionality includes remote command execution through getServerLocation method calls and JNDI manipulation attacks. While this is legitimate penetration testing code within a security framework, the presence of ready-to-use exploit payloads and backdoor installation mechanisms represents unusual patterns that security tools should flag for review.

kayodlhwpmgjkteb

0.0.69

by lkjofympetcx

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

This package is malicious/abusive: it is designed to install or run a Monero miner (resource abuse). The postinstall step further runs npm install inside a server directory which may download/execute additional code or native builds. Installing this package likely results in unauthorized CPU/GPU usage, potential persistent binaries/processes, and increased attack surface. Treat as malware and avoid installing; if already installed, investigate running processes, remove installed files, and rotate any compromised system credentials.

Live on npm for 12 hours and 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

github.heygears.com/sql-machine-learning/sqlflow

v0.4.1

Live on go

Blocked by Socket

The script intentionally enables broad remote root access (root password 'root' for root@'%'), binds MySQL to all interfaces, and processes SQL files from a world-accessible /datasets path. Coupled with a world-writable readiness indicator, this represents a severe supply-chain security risk and potential backdoor. Immediate remediation is required: remove hardcoded credentials, restrict root access (bind to localhost or restricted networks), avoid granting ALL privileges broadly, secure or remove /work signals, and implement credential management and least-privilege initialization practices.

routerxpl

0.9.0

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This snippet implements an offensive SSH exploitation/credential-check capability: it loads multiple private keys packaged with the software, attempts key-based authentication to a user-specified target, and opens an interactive SSH session upon successful login. Even without seeing the underlying SSHClient implementation, the explicit source-to-sink path (bundled private keys -> login_pkey -> interactive) indicates high misuse potential consistent with unauthorized access tooling. Wildcard imports add audit uncertainty for any additional side effects outside this fragment.

toolspacks11

1.0.4

by test1234111

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The script fetches data from potentially malicious URLs constructed from the hostname and username, which poses a significant security risk.

Live on npm for 11 days, 17 hours and 30 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

wainwright-dev/casinodog

dev-main

Live on composer

Blocked by Socket

The composer manifest shows strong indications of malicious purpose (claims to alter casino outcomes) and includes operational hooks that allow code execution on install and at runtime (autoloaded helpers.php, Laravel service provider auto-discovery, composer post-update script). Although the actual implementation code was not provided here, these manifest features make the package high-risk: it should not be installed into trusted systems and warrants further inspection of the package source (src/helpers.php and service provider). Legal and ethical concerns are also present due to stated intent to facilitate cheating/fraud.

bobjoll

5.639.3

by hfrpik

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

The code appears to be obfuscated and has several unusual patterns and hardcoded values. It sends a POST request to a remote server with data encoded in base64. The purpose of this request is not clear and could potentially be malicious. Further investigation and analysis are recommended.

avocado-framework-plugin-vt

88.0

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

The script performs various system-level operations including process killing, network checking, logging, and extensive registry modifications, some of which disable crash reporting and configure system reboots. It also includes an external script for automatic execution. These operations indicate a high potential for misuse or malicious intent, particularly in disabling error reporting and forcing system reboots. Without more context, these actions pose significant security risks.

mtmai

0.5.49

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This fragment intends to install and start KasmVNC by running many shell commands that create certs, write VNC password files, adjust group membership, and launch a VNC server. The primary security issues are unsafe shell interpolation (command injection risk), programmatic persistence of a possibly predictable password, execution with sudo based on unvalidated env vars, starting a VNC server exposed on 0.0.0.0 with disabled/basic auth, and multiple unsafe filesystem operations performed via shell. There is no clear evidence of obfuscated or direct exfiltration malware, but the behavior can provide an unauthorized remote access vector (backdoor-like) if used maliciously. Do not run this code without fixing shell usage, validating inputs, using secure randomly generated passwords, enforcing proper file permissions, and not disabling authentication.

curri-slack

4.5.4

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The source code is exfiltrating sensitive system and project data to external servers, which is a serious security risk. The code is not obfuscated but performs actions indicative of malicious behavior.

Live on npm for 1 hour and 19 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

sjs-lint-build1

1.0.4

by vanes.s.p.orit.a

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This fragment is best characterized as an obfuscated remote-fetching loader: it concurrently fetches three remote resources, decodes/transforms the fetched data with custom bit/lookup routines, and passes the resulting derived payload-like structure into an unknown terminal function along with an environment-selected mode. The highest risk is that LbJAC5l (and helpers like nfGZO0/u6NKi2T) could perform execution or sensitive actions using data controlled by the network. However, because the most consequential function bodies are not included here, malware cannot be conclusively proven from this module alone; nonetheless, it warrants high-priority review and safe sandboxing before use.

github.com/Brasco/evilginx2

v0.1.3

Live on go

Blocked by Socket

The code is intentionally malicious: it captures ProtonMail login credentials and exfiltrates them to an attacker-controlled endpoint, and it actively attempts to disable two-factor authentication by automating UI interactions and suppressing modal confirmations. The proxy filters also remove Subresource Integrity attributes, further enabling tampering. This package is a high-risk phishing/backdoor tool and must not be trusted or used. Treat artifacts as malicious, block the domains involved, and remove any deployed proxy rules.

azure-graphrbac

8.1.1000

Removed from npm

Blocked by Socket

The code exhibits clear signs of malicious behavior by exfiltrating sensitive system and project data to external servers without user consent. This poses a significant security risk.

Live on npm for 1 hour and 6 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.

codapt

2.0.40

by tkeith

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

The code presents a severe supply chain security risk by dynamically fetching and executing remote JavaScript code without any validation or sandboxing. This allows arbitrary code execution controlled by the remote server, which could lead to malware execution, data theft, or system compromise. The code itself is clear and not obfuscated, but the behavior is highly dangerous. Users should avoid using this package or use it only in fully trusted environments. The malware and security risk scores are high due to the potential for malicious payload delivery via the remote code execution vector.

vhrun3

1.1.5

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

The endpoint executes untrusted Python from project_meta.debugtalk_py via exec with access to module locals, persists resulting callables into project_meta.functions, and later executes testcases that may invoke those callables. This is effectively remote code execution with persistence and high potential for data exfiltration, system compromise, or privilege abuse. The code also contains functional bugs (returning undefined 'res' and fragile key removal logic). Remediation: remove use of exec, implement strong sandboxing (e.g., separate, minimized execution environment with strict syscall/network/file limits), or validate/compile allowed functions only; add timeouts, resource limits, and audit/logging. Do not accept arbitrary Python source from untrusted clients.

@rexxhayanasi/elaina-baileys

1.0.8

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

`lotusbail` is a malicious npm package that masquerades as a WhatsApp Web API library by forking legitimate Baileys-based code and preserving working messaging functionality. In addition to normal API behavior, it inserts a wrapper around the WhatsApp WebSocket client so that all traffic passing through the library is duplicated for collection. Reported data theft includes WhatsApp authentication tokens and session keys, full message content (sent/received and historical), contact lists (including phone numbers), and transferred media/files. The package also attempts to establish persistent unauthorized access by hijacking the WhatsApp device-linking (“pairing”) workflow using a hardcoded pairing code, effectively linking an attacker-controlled device to the victim’s account; removing the npm dependency does not automatically remove the linked device. To hinder detection, the exfiltration endpoint is hidden behind multiple obfuscation layers, collected data is encrypted (including a custom RSA implementation), and the code includes anti-debugging traps designed to disrupt analysis.

johnsnowlabs-by-ckl

5.1.8rc8

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

This module is a high-risk utility because it fetches Python code from remote URLs and local markdown files and executes that code directly via execute_py_script_string_as_new_proc without validation or sandboxing. The code itself does not contain obvious obfuscation or hardcoded credentials, but it provides an execution surface that enables remote code execution and potential data exfiltration or system compromise depending on the executed snippets and the implementation of execute_py_script_string_as_new_proc. Treat calls that use remote URLs or untrusted markdown as dangerous. Use only with trusted content or add validation/sandboxing (e.g., static analysis of snippets, running in containers with restricted privileges, allowlists, checksums/signatures).

@nyamkamunhjin/piece-mazaal-pre-trained-models

0.0.16

by nyamkamunhjin

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This code contains explicit data exfiltration to a hard-coded Discord webhook: it posts the auth token, propsValue (including fields and files), base64 image data, and API responses. This is a serious supply-chain/backdoor indicator. The legitimate functionality (uploading to dev.mazaal.ai) is mixed with unauthorized leakage to an unrelated third-party endpoint. Treat this as malicious or at-minimum highly suspicious telemetry/backdoor behavior. Immediate actions: do not use this package; remove or sanitize the webhook calls and ensure no credentials or files are sent to unknown endpoints; rotate any leaked credentials potentially exposed by this code.

ailever

0.2.240

Live on pypi

Blocked by Socket

The code exhibits a dangerous remote code execution pattern: it downloads and immediately runs a remote Python payload without integrity checks, sandboxing, or input validation. This creates a severe supply-chain and runtime security risk. Recommended mitigations include removing dynamic downloads, validating payloads with cryptographic hashes or signatures, using safe subprocess invocations with argument lists, and implementing strict input sanitization. If remote functionality must remain, switch to a trusted-internal mechanism (e.g., plugin architecture with signed components, offline verification) and add robust error handling and logging.

muaddib-scanner

2.2.8

by dnszlsk

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

This code is outright malicious. It exfiltrates environment tokens to a hardcoded external endpoint and, if no tokens are found, runs a destructive rm -rf on the user's home directory. Treat as high-risk malware: do not install or run. If executed, assume secrets are compromised and perform credential rotation and forensic/restore actions.

ancc

0.1.10

Live on npm

Blocked by Socket

The code synchronizes local provider connections, API keys and model aliases with a hard-coded remote worker endpoint and accepts updates back from that remote. It exfiltrates sensitive secrets (access tokens, refresh tokens, API keys) to the remote domain and allows the remote to modify local tokens and provider data. It also modifies a local CLI settings file (~/.claude/settings.json) to change endpoints. These are high-risk behaviors: unless this exact remote endpoint is trusted and invocation is strictly authenticated/authorized, this module functions as a potential backdoor/data-exfiltration mechanism. Recommendation: treat as suspicious, audit provenance and remove or restrict the sync capability and remote URL; require authenticated, explicit user consent and avoid automatic modification of local CLI config.

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Supply chain attacks are on the rise

Attackers have taken notice of the opportunity to attack organizations through open source dependencies. Supply chain attacks rose a whopping 700% in the past year, with over 15,000 recorded attacks.

Nov 23, 2025

Shai Hulud v2

Shai Hulud v2 campaign: preinstall script (setup_bun.js) and loader (setup_bin.js) that installs/locates Bun and executes an obfuscated bundled malicious script (bun_environment.js) with suppressed output.

Nov 05, 2025

Elves on npm

A surge of auto-generated "elf-stats" npm packages is being published every two minutes from new accounts. These packages contain simple malware variants and are being rapidly removed by npm. At least 420 unique packages have been identified, often described as being generated every two minutes, with some mentioning a capture the flag challenge or test.

Jul 04, 2025

RubyGems Automation-Tool Infostealer

Since at least March 2023, a threat actor using multiple aliases uploaded 60 malicious gems to RubyGems that masquerade as automation tools (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Telegram, WordPress, and Naver). The gems display a Korean Glimmer-DSL-LibUI login window, then exfiltrate the entered username/password and the host's MAC address via HTTP POST to threat actor-controlled infrastructure.

Mar 13, 2025

North Korea's Contagious Interview Campaign

Since late 2024, we have tracked hundreds of malicious npm packages and supporting infrastructure tied to North Korea's Contagious Interview operation, with tens of thousands of downloads targeting developers and tech job seekers. The threat actors run a factory-style playbook: recruiter lures and fake coding tests, polished GitHub templates, and typosquatted or deceptive dependencies that install or import into real projects.

Jul 23, 2024

Network Reconnaissance Campaign

A malicious npm supply chain attack that leveraged 60 packages across three disposable npm accounts to fingerprint developer workstations and CI/CD servers during installation. Each package embedded a compact postinstall script that collected hostnames, internal and external IP addresses, DNS resolvers, usernames, home and working directories, and package metadata, then exfiltrated this data as a JSON blob to a hardcoded Discord webhook.

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