Vpmdhaj npm preinstall credential-harvest campaign
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A new vpmdhaj supply-chain campaign has surfaced in 14 malicious npm packages that use a preinstall credential harvester to steal AWS credentials, HashiCorp Vault tokens, npm tokens, and CI/CD secrets from developer hosts. The packages were published on May 28, 2026 and were built to look like legitimate developer tooling. That turns ordinary installs into a high-risk entry point for downstream compromise and secret theft.
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Malware Activity
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First: 09.07.2026 18:09
Last: 09.07.2026 18:09
Sources 1
About this happening:
The **17 malicious npm and PyPI packages** targeted **Paysafe, Skrill, and Neteller SDKs** to steal **system information** and **developer secrets**, then send the data to an **Ng...
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Malware Activity
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First: 08.07.2026 22:54
Last: 08.07.2026 22:54
Sources 1
About this happening:
Malicious **npm** and **PyPI** packages impersonating **Paysafe**, **Skrill**, and **Neteller** SDKs delivered **stealer malware** that siphoned secrets from developer environment...
Malicious npm and PyPI Paysafe, Skrill, and Neteller SDK packages delivering stealer malware
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Malware Activity
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First: 03.07.2026 19:07
Last: 03.07.2026 19:07
Sources 1
About this happening:
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Rollup polyfill npm package malware activity for remote access and data theft
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Malware Activity
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First: 29.06.2026 08:36
Last: 29.06.2026 08:36
Sources 1
About this happening:
Hijacked **npm** and **Go** packages now deliver a **Python infostealer** through a hidden **VS Code auto-run task**, putting developer machines and credentials at risk across **W...
Hijacked npm and Go packages deploying Python infostealer via VS Code auto-run tasks
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Incident
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First: 17.06.2026 10:38
Last: 17.06.2026 10:38
Sources 1
About this happening:
**Mastra** @mastra/* npm packages were **compromised** in a **software supply chain attack** that spread through the namespace on **2026-06-17**. Microsoft now attributes the acti...
Mastra @mastra/* npm packages hit by network compromise
IncidentAbout this happening: **Mastra** @mastra/* npm packages were **compromised** in a **software supply chain attack** that spread through the namespace on **2026-06-17**. Microsoft now attributes the acti...
Latest development: 20.06.2026 17:09
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29.05.2026 12:11 2 articles · 1mo ago
vpmdhaj publishes 14 malicious npm packages that harvest developer secrets
Initial DisclosureA threat actor using the handle vpmdhaj published 14 malicious npm packages on May 28, 2026, using typosquatted names that resemble OpenSearch, ElasticSearch, DevOps, and environment-configuration tooling. The packages launch a purpose-built credential harvester through a preinstall hook to steal AWS credentials, HashiCorp Vault tokens, npm tokens, and CI/CD pipeline secrets from developer hosts.
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- Malicious Sicoob NuGet Steals Banking Credentials as npm Packages Target Cloud Secrets — thehackernews.com — 29.05.2026 12:11
- Malicious Sicoob NuGet Steals Banking Credentials as npm Packages Target Cloud Secrets — thehackernews.com — 29.05.2026 12:11