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Supply chain attack infects 868 npm packages with credential-stealing worm

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On August 4, 2026, attackers compromised the GitHub account of a maintainer for the popular npm package 'keyv' and its related libraries. This allowed them to inject a credential-stealing worm into at least 868 packages, affecting over 2 billion monthly installs. The malicious code, disguised as 'setup.mjs', executes a payload that steals npm, GitHub, and AWS credentials, and attempts to propagate to other packages. AI

IMPACT Compromised packages could impact AI development tools and infrastructure, potentially leading to data breaches or disruptions.

RANK_REASON Supply chain attack affecting widely used software packages.

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Supply chain attack infects 868 npm packages with credential-stealing worm

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  1. Hacker News — AI stories ≥50 points TIER_1 English(EN) · cimi_ ·

    Keyv and friends compromised in active Shai-Hulud supply chain attack

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