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Miasma malware targets developers via compromised npm packages

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A sophisticated malware campaign, dubbed Miasma by Microsoft, has targeted developers by compromising 32 npm packages under the `@redhat-cloud-services` umbrella. This attack plants backdoors in developer tools like Claude Code and VS Code, silently exfiltrating credentials for cloud services, code repositories, and more. The malware is designed to persist even after package uninstallation and can wipe user directories if access is revoked, making it a significant threat to software supply chain security. AI

IMPACT This sophisticated supply chain attack highlights critical vulnerabilities in developer tools and platforms, potentially impacting the security of AI development and deployment.

RANK_REASON This cluster details a significant software supply chain attack impacting multiple organizations and developer tools, with implications for security. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Miasma malware targets developers via compromised npm packages

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This cluster details a significant software supply chain attack impacting multiple organizations and developer tools, with implications for security. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]
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  1. r/ClaudeAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/johnypita ·

    An active attack is planting backdoors inside Claude Code right now. If you use npm, your credentials may already be compromised.

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Last week a malware campaign hit 32 npm packages under `@redhat-cloud-services`. About 117,000 weekly downloads. If you installed an affected version, the malware planted itself inside your Claude Code startup settings and your VS Code project co…

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