Socket Firewall free install-time malicious package blocker for npm, Python, and Rust
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Socket released Socket Firewall, a free tool that blocks malicious packages at install time across npm, Python, and Rust, reducing supply-chain risk for developers. The service matters because it also intercepts malicious transitive dependencies, not just top-level packages.
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Packagist package.json hook supply chain attack campaign
Campaign
First: 23.05.2026 19:07
Last: 23.05.2026 19:07
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About this happening:
A **coordinated supply chain attack campaign** compromised **eight Packagist packages**, creating repeat execution risk for projects that install the affected versions. The malici...
Packagist package.json hook supply chain attack campaign
CampaignAbout this happening: A **coordinated supply chain attack campaign** compromised **eight Packagist packages**, creating repeat execution risk for projects that install the affected versions. The malici...
Deadcode09284814 malicious npm packages delivering Phantom Bot and infostealers
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First: 18.05.2026 11:57
Last: 18.05.2026 11:57
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Four **npm** packages published by **deadcode09284814** were found delivering **information-stealing malware** and **Phantom Bot** DDoS capability, putting installers at risk of *...
Deadcode09284814 malicious npm packages delivering Phantom Bot and infostealers
Malware ActivityAbout this happening: Four **npm** packages published by **deadcode09284814** were found delivering **information-stealing malware** and **Phantom Bot** DDoS capability, putting installers at risk of *...
Inactive maintainer account 'atiertant' hit by network compromise
Incident
First: 15.05.2026 20:10
Last: 15.05.2026 20:10
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The **inactive maintainer account 'atiertant'** for **node-ipc** was **compromised**, enabling malicious package releases that could steal credentials from downstream installation...
Inactive maintainer account 'atiertant' hit by network compromise
IncidentAbout this happening: The **inactive maintainer account 'atiertant'** for **node-ipc** was **compromised**, enabling malicious package releases that could steal credentials from downstream installation...
Mini Shai-Hulud npm supply-chain malware wave
Malware Activity
First: 12.05.2026 14:07
Last: 12.05.2026 14:07
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The **Sha1-Hulud** npm supply-chain campaign is a fresh **second wave** of **Shai-Hulud**-style activity that has compromised **hundreds of npm packages**. The malware runs during...
Mini Shai-Hulud npm supply-chain malware wave
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BufferZoneCorp sleeper-package supply chain campaign
Campaign
First: 01.05.2026 12:43
Last: 01.05.2026 12:43
Sources 1
About this happening:
The **BufferZoneCorp** software supply chain campaign is pushing **malicious Ruby gems and Go modules** that can steal credentials, tamper with **GitHub Actions**, and persist on...
BufferZoneCorp sleeper-package supply chain campaign
CampaignAbout this happening: The **BufferZoneCorp** software supply chain campaign is pushing **malicious Ruby gems and Go modules** that can steal credentials, tamper with **GitHub Actions**, and persist on...
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02.10.2025 16:07 2 articles · 7mo ago
Socket releases Socket Firewall for install-time malicious package blocking
Mitigation Patch UpdateSocket released Socket Firewall, a free tool that blocks malicious packages at install time across npm, Python, and Rust ecosystems. The tool also prevents package managers from fetching malicious transitive dependencies, extending protection beyond top-level packages in developer installation workflows.
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- Alert: Malicious PyPI Package soopsocks Infects 2,653 Systems Before Takedown — thehackernews.com — 02.10.2025 16:07
- Alert: Malicious PyPI Package soopsocks Infects 2,653 Systems Before Takedown — thehackernews.com — 02.10.2025 16:07