Hackers can bypass npm’s Shai-Hulud defenses via Git dependencies

Koi security researchers found that when NPM installs a dependency from a Git repository, configuration files such as a ...
InfoWorld

Beyond NPM: What you need to know about JSR

Here's how the JavaScript Registry evolves makes building, sharing, and using JavaScript packages simpler and more secure ...
SecurityWeek

‘PackageGate’ Flaws Open JavaScript Ecosystem to Supply Chain Attacks

Vulnerabilities in the NPM, PNPM, VLT, and Bun package managers could lead to protection bypasses and arbitrary code ...
InfoQ

npm 4.0 Deprecates Prepublish Lifecycle Script

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Vivek Yadav, an engineering manager from ...
Infosecurity-magazine.com

FortiGuard Uncovers Deceptive Install Scripts in npm Packages

A series of malicious packages hidden within the Node Package Manager (npm), the largest software registry for JavaScript, has been uncovered. According to a new advisory published by FortiGuard on ...
InfoWorld

Unplugged holes in the npm and yarn package managers could let attackers bypass defenses against Shai-Hulud

A researcher at Koi Security says the two key platforms have not plugged the vulnerabilities enabling the worm attacks, and ...
CSOonline

NPM JavaScript registry suffers massive influx of malware, report says

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.