NPM Nightmare: Malware Mayhem Strikes ‘is’ Package and More!
The ‘is’ package was hit by a supply chain attack, delivering backdoor malware to users. This JavaScript utility, with 2.8 million weekly downloads, now doubles as an uninvited guest in your code, potentially letting attackers stroll through your system like it’s a Sunday park walk.
Hot Take:
Hold onto your keyboards, folks, because it turns out the “is” package isn’t just defining objects and arrays anymore; it’s defining your worst cyber nightmares! With a name like “is,” you’d think it would just tell you what something is, not transform your devices into a hacker’s personal playground. Let’s hope the next package isn’t called “has” or we might all be in for a world of trouble!
Key Points:
- The “is” NPM package has been compromised in a supply chain attack using phishing to hijack maintainer accounts.
- The attack involved injecting malware to open a backdoor for remote access on compromised devices.
- This incident affected other packages, including eslint-config-prettier and synckit, among others.
- The malware includes a WebSocket-based backdoor and a Windows infostealer called ‘Scavanger’.
- Developers are advised to reset passwords, rotate tokens, and use safe versions of packages.
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