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Self-propagating worm massively exploits compromised NPM credentials

A worm named ChainDrop rapidly spreads through compromised NPM packages.

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The fact

It exploits stolen credentials to infect new repositories within hours.

StepSecurity warns about the unprecedented speed of this attack in the JavaScript ecosystem.

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Why it matters

Cette attaque pourrait entraîner des fuites de données et des perturbations dans les projets open source dépendant de paquets NPM infectés, affectant des millions d'utilisateurs.

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