Discord Drama: Malicious Packages Flood npm and More!
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a scheme where malicious packages across npm, Python, and Ruby use Discord as a command-and-control channel, making data theft as easy as posting a meme. Webhooks on Discord are cheap and blend into regular code, flipping the economics of supply chain attacks.
Hot Take:
If you’ve ever doubted the creative prowess of cybercriminals, think again. Not only have they turned Discord into their personal espionage headquarters, but they’re also playing the npm ecosystem like a piano. Who knew the dark web had a penchant for social networking and open-source projects? Watch out, Mark Zuckerberg, the cyber baddies might be eyeing Meta next!
Key Points:
– Malicious packages in npm, Python, and Ruby are using Discord as a command-and-control channel.
– Discord webhooks are being exploited to exfiltrate data without requiring bot authentication.
– The “Contagious Interview” campaign by North Korean actors has flooded npm with over 338 fake packages.
– These packages are used to deliver malware that targets developers and job seekers in the tech industry.
– The operation is state-directed, resembling an assembly line of cybercrime.