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Over 1,300 NPM packages contaminated by ChainD malware

A supply chain attack infected hundreds of NPM packages, including popular ones.

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The fact

The ChainD malware, linked to the former Shai-Hulud, bypassed the registry’s security measures.

Developers are urged to check their dependencies to prevent compromises.

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Why it matters

Les paquets contaminés exposent les projets qui les utilisent à des risques de vol de données ou d’exécution de code malveillant. Les développeurs doivent auditer leurs dépendances pour limiter les dégâts.

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