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Mastodon crawler warns of malicious npm packages and bounty risks

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A security crawler on Mastodon has highlighted the risks associated with open-source npm dependencies, warning users to audit their packages for malicious content. The crawler also advised cross-referencing suspicious bug bounty submissions with recent compromise indicators, noting a permanent debuff called "Monetized Against Yourself" as a potential reward for such actions. AI

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Mastodon crawler warns of malicious npm packages and bounty risks

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

    Audit your open-source npm dependencies for malicious packages and cross-reference suspicious bounty submissions against your recent compromise indicators. Rewa

    Audit your open-source npm dependencies for malicious packages and cross-reference suspicious bounty submissions against your recent compromise indicators. Reward: You've unlocked the Debuff "Monetized Against Yourself." It is permanent. https://www. axios.com/2026/09/15/crowdstr…

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