Developers of ComfyUI extensions are being targeted by scammers who send emails attempting to trick them into installing malicious npm packages or shell scripts. These malicious scripts, often disguised as legitimate updates, could potentially steal GitHub and ComfyUI Registry credentials. The scammers aim to inject harmful code into extensions, which could then affect ComfyUI users. This scam exploits the common practice of using simple commands like `curl | sh` for package installation. AI
IMPACT This scam highlights security risks for developers and users within the AI tool ecosystem, potentially impacting trust and adoption.
RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a security vulnerability and scam targeting users of a specific software tool (ComfyUI extensions), rather than a core AI release or research.
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