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AsyncAPI npm package compromised in supply chain attack

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A supply chain attack targeting the AsyncAPI npm package has been uncovered, involving malicious code injected into the package that executes during the import process. This vulnerability, detailed by Microsoft Security, allowed for the delivery of harmful payloads at import time, posing a significant risk to developers relying on the package. AI

IMPACT This incident highlights risks in the software supply chain for AI development tools and infrastructure.

RANK_REASON This is a report on a specific software supply chain compromise affecting a developer tool, not a frontier release or significant industry event.

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AsyncAPI npm package compromised in supply chain attack

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🔑 Unpacking the AsyncAPI npm supply chain compromise and import-time payload de... 📝 In this article Attack ch... https://www. microsoft.com/en-us/security/b lo

    🔑 Unpacking the AsyncAPI npm supply chain compromise and import-time payload de... 📝 In this article Attack ch... https://www. microsoft.com/en-us/security/b log/2026/07/15/unpacking-asyncapi-npm-supply-chain-compromise-import-time-payload-delivery/ 📰 Microsoft Security Blog # De…

    LINKS microsoft.com/…/unpacking-asyncapi-npm-su…

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