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Supply Chain Attack Targeting npm Registry Compromises 40 Packages

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A supply chain attack targeting the npm registry has compromised over 700 packages maintained by multiple developers. The attack uses a malicious script (bundle.js) to steal credentials from developer machines. The compromised packages include various npm modules used in different projects. The attack is capable of targeting both Windows and Linux systems. The malicious script scans for secrets using TruffleHog's credential scanner and transmits them to an external server controlled by the attackers. Developers are advised to audit their environments and rotate credentials if the affected packages are present.

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  1. 16.09.2025 23:02 📰 1 articles · ⏱ 22h ago

    Shai-hulud worm first detected and spreads rapidly

    The self-replicating worm Shai-hulud was first detected on September 15, 2025. It targets secrets, tokens, and credentials within the user's environment, installs the open-source secret-finding tool Trufflehog, and attempts to create public copies of private repositories to steal source code. The most likely 'patient zero' for the campaign is the 'rxnt-authentication' package. The worm's campaign has impacted a wide range of parties, including tech company founders, CTOs, developers, and security vendors.

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  2. 16.09.2025 19:46 📰 2 articles · ⏱ 1d ago

    Attack linked to s1ngularity and phishing campaign

    The attack has been linked to the 's1ngularity' attack targeting the nx build system. It follows a phishing campaign targeting maintainers of popular npm packages, such as chalk and debug. The ripple effects of these attacks extend deep into the dependency chain, potentially impacting widely used projects. The worm's campaign has impacted a wide range of parties, including tech company founders, CTOs, developers, and security vendors.

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  3. 16.09.2025 08:00 📰 3 articles · ⏱ 1d ago

    Supply Chain Attack Targeting npm Registry Compromises 40 Packages

    The attack has expanded significantly, now affecting at least 700 npm packages. The compromised packages include those published under CrowdStrike's npm namespace. The campaign began with the compromise of the @ctrl/tinycolor package, which receives over 2 million weekly downloads. The attack uses a self-propagating mechanism to infect other packages by the same maintainer, creating unauthorized GitHub Actions workflows within repositories.

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