New 'Sandworm_Mode' Supply Chain Attack Hits NPM

Ali NematiFeb 2425 sec read7 views

A new supply chain attack named 'Sandworm_Mode' has targeted NPM, spreading malicious code that can poison AI assistants and steal secrets, equipped with a destructive mechanism. This attack highlights the ongoing risks in software supply chains for developers using NPM packages. Content creators and developers must be vigilant about package security to prevent potential data breaches and system compromises.

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