I built an npm malware scanner in Rust because npm audit isn't enough

A developer has created a Rust-based npm malware scanner called aegis-scan to address the limitations of npm audit, which often fails to detect new and unreported vulnerabilities. This tool locally analyzes package code for suspicious patterns, including obfuscated evals, malicious scripts, and typosquatting, providing developers with enhanced security without relying on cloud services or SaaS models.

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