Socket's Threat Research Team identified four compromised npm packages in the @asyncapi namespace delivering a multi-stage botnet loader called Miasma. The attack injects obfuscated JavaScript into package source files that executes at module load time (bypassing npm lifecycle script blocking), spawns a detached Node.js process to download an encrypted payload from IPFS, and deploys a 3+ MB tasking framework with multi-channel C2 capabilities including HTTP, Nostr, IPFS, and Ethereum RPC. The malicious packages were published via GitHub Actions trusted publishing from a compromised source commit on the 'next' branch.
Supply Chain Attack
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Compromised npm Packages in the AsyncAPI Namespace Deliver Miasma Botnet Loader jscrambler npm Package Compromised in Supply Chain Attack A compromised release of the jscrambler npm package (versions 8.14.0 through 8.20.0) delivered a Rust-built cross-platform infostealer via hidden native binaries embedded in an obfuscated CSI container. The malware executes automatically during npm install via a preinstall hook or, in later versions, through injected self-executing functions in package entry points, evading --ignore-scripts protections. The infostealer broadly harvests developer credentials including cryptocurrency wallets, AI assistant API keys, cloud provider credentials, browser data, and messaging app tokens, exfiltrating them over TLS via rustls.
Coordinated npm and PyPI Campaign Typosquats Popular Secure Payment Apps A coordinated supply-chain campaign published 17 typosquatted npm and PyPI packages mimicking PaySafe, Skrill, and Neteller payment SDKs. The packages implement a fake SDK facade that harvests environment variables containing credentials and tokens, then exfiltrates them over HTTPS to an ngrok-based C2 server. The malware includes sandbox evasion logic and multi-layer C2 domain obfuscation to hinder analysis.
29th June – Threat Intelligence Report This weekly threat intelligence bulletin highlights multiple active exploitation campaigns targeting network infrastructure (Cisco SD-WAN, Ubiquiti UniFi OS, FortiGate firewalls) and AI platforms (Dify, Langflow), alongside supply chain attacks against Polymarket and AI agent ecosystems. Notable emerging threats include EvilTokens phishing-as-a-service abusing device-code authentication for M365 token theft, the FortiBleed campaign converting 430,000+ firewalls into credential stealers, and Turla's StockStay espionage malware targeting Ukrainian entities. Cloud extortion group FulcrumSec and the DCloud Uni-App fraud framework (236,493+ scam domains) represent additional significant threats requiring defensive attention.
SmartApeSG Supply Chain Attack Targets Okendo | ThreatLabz ThreatLabz identified a supply chain attack where the threat actor SmartApeSG compromised the widely used Okendo Reviews widget to inject malicious JavaScript. The loader employs environment checks, XOR deobfuscation, and staged execution to deliver ClickFix-style social engineering lures, ultimately aiming to deploy RATs and information stealers on desktop endpoints.
140+ Mastra npm Packages Compromised in Coordinated Supply Chain Attack A coordinated supply chain attack compromised over 140 npm packages in the Mastra namespace by injecting a typosquatted dependency, easy-day-js. This dependency uses a postinstall hook to execute a cross-platform Node.js infostealer that establishes persistence, inventories cryptocurrency wallets, steals browser history, and enables arbitrary remote code execution via a custom ICAP-style C2 protocol.
32 Red Hat npm packages backdoored in 72 seconds A coordinated supply chain attack compromised the @redhat-cloud-services npm scope, resulting in the automated publication of 32 backdoored packages. The malware utilizes a sophisticated three-layer obfuscation pipeline to drop a credential stealer that targets cloud and CI/CD secrets, exfiltrates data via the GitHub API, and possesses worm-like self-propagation capabilities.
18th May – Threat Intelligence Report This threat intelligence report highlights a surge in ransomware activity, critical zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows, and the active exploitation of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN controllers. Additionally, it details emerging AI-driven threats, including malicious Hugging Face repositories and the abuse of AI website generators for phishing, alongside an APT intrusion by FamousSparrow targeting the energy sector.
npm Invalidates Granular Access Tokens as Mini Shai-Hulud Sweeps the Registry In response to the ongoing Mini Shai-Hulud supply chain campaign, npm has invalidated all granular access tokens that bypass two-factor authentication. The threat actors have been harvesting credentials from CI/CD environments to automate the publishing of malicious package versions, successfully bypassing existing controls like OIDC Trusted Publishing. To provide a more robust defense, npm has introduced an opt-in Staged Publishing feature that requires interactive MFA approval for automated releases.
Popular Go Decimal Library Targeted by Long-Running Typosquat with DNS Backdoor A long-running typosquat of a popular Go decimal library was weaponized to include a DNS-based backdoor. The malicious package, github.com/shopsprint/decimal, uses an init() function to poll a dynamic DNS subdomain via TXT records, executing the returned strings as arbitrary commands on the host system.
Active Supply Chain Attack Compromises @antv Packages on npm A large-scale npm supply chain attack compromised hundreds of packages, notably within the @antv ecosystem, using a malware variant known as Mini Shai-Hulud. The malware executes upon installation to harvest sensitive developer and CI/CD secrets, exfiltrating them to a hardcoded C2 server or via a GitHub repository fallback, and leverages stolen npm tokens to propagate itself to other packages.
Popular node-ipc npm Package Infected with Credential Stealer Recent versions of the popular npm package node-ipc (9.1.6, 9.2.3, 12.0.1) were compromised to include an obfuscated credential stealer. The malware executes upon CommonJS module load, harvests sensitive developer and cloud credentials, and exfiltrates the compressed data via DNS TXT queries to attacker-controlled infrastructure.
IT threat evolution in Q1 2026. Non-mobile statistics Kaspersky's Q1 2026 threat report highlights significant law enforcement actions against major ransomware operators, alongside the emergence of new ransomware groups like The Gentlemen. The quarter also saw active zero-day exploitation of Cisco Secure FMC (CVE-2026-20131) by the Interlock group, a rise in macOS-targeted crypto stealers and supply chain attacks via the Axios npm package, and persistent IoT botnet activity dominated by Mirai variants.
OceanLotus suspected of using PyPI to deliver ZiChatBot malware OceanLotus is suspected of orchestrating a PyPI supply chain attack using malicious wheel packages to deliver a novel cross-platform malware named ZiChatBot. The malware acts as a dropper for Windows and Linux systems, establishing persistence and utilizing the Zulip team chat application's REST APIs for command and control.
A rigged game: ScarCruft compromises gaming platform in a supply-chain attack North Korea-aligned APT ScarCruft executed a multi-platform supply-chain attack compromising the sqgame platform to target ethnic Koreans in China's Yanbian region. The campaign distributed the BirdCall backdoor via trojanized Android applications and malicious Windows updates (which initially dropped RokRAT), enabling extensive espionage capabilities including data exfiltration, audio recording, and screen capture.
Mini Shai-Hulud Spreads to Packagist: Malicious Intercom PHP Package Follows npm Compromise The Mini Shai-Hulud supply chain attack campaign has expanded into the PHP ecosystem by compromising the widely used intercom/intercom-php package on Packagist. The malicious artifact abuses Composer plugin execution to download the Bun runtime and execute an obfuscated JavaScript payload designed to harvest and exfiltrate sensitive credentials from developer environments and CI/CD pipelines.
Intercom’s npm Package Compromised in Ongoing Mini Shai-Hulud Worm Attack The official intercom-client npm package (version 7.0.4) was compromised in a supply chain attack attributed to the Mini Shai-Hulud campaign and linked to the TeamPCP threat actor. The malicious package executes during installation via a preinstall hook to harvest cloud, Kubernetes, and Vault credentials from developer and CI/CD environments, exfiltrating them via the GitHub API.
lightning PyPI Package Compromised in Supply Chain Attack The popular PyPI package 'lightning' was compromised in a supply chain attack affecting versions 2.6.2 and 2.6.3. The malicious package executes an obfuscated JavaScript payload via the Bun runtime to harvest cloud and developer credentials, poison GitHub repositories by impersonating Anthropic's Claude Code, and infect local npm packages.
TeamPCP-Linked Supply Chain Attack Hits SAP CAP and Cloud MTA npm Packages A suspected TeamPCP-linked supply chain attack compromised multiple SAP CAP and Cloud MTA npm packages by injecting malicious preinstall scripts. The attack leverages a downloaded Bun runtime to execute an obfuscated payload that harvests extensive credentials from developer machines and CI/CD pipelines, exfiltrating data via attacker-controlled GitHub repositories and establishing persistence through VSCode and Claude AI configurations.
Inside Shadow-Earth-053: A China-Aligned Cyberespionage Campaign Against Government and Defense Sectors in Asia SHADOW-EARTH-053 is a China-aligned cyberespionage campaign exploiting legacy N-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange and IIS servers to target government and defense sectors primarily in Asia. The threat actors utilize GODZILLA web shells for persistence and deploy ShadowPad implants via DLL sideloading, sharing significant operational overlaps with another intrusion set tracked as SHADOW-EARTH-054.
Supply chain attacks hit Checkmarx and Bitwarden developer tools A coordinated supply chain attack compromised official distribution channels for Checkmarx KICS and the Bitwarden CLI, pushing malicious updates designed to harvest developer credentials, cloud keys, and AI assistant configurations. The payloads exfiltrated data to a shared C2 domain and exhibited advanced techniques, including weaponizing stolen GitHub tokens to inject malicious workflows and using victim repositories as dead drops.
Malicious Checkmarx Artifacts Found in Official KICS Docker Repository and Code Extensions A sophisticated supply chain attack compromised official Checkmarx KICS Docker images and VS Code extensions, injecting malware designed to harvest and exfiltrate cloud, developer, and CI/CD credentials. The threat actor, believed to be TeamPCP, utilized the Bun runtime to execute the payload, subsequently abusing stolen GitHub and NPM tokens to propagate the infection through malicious GitHub Actions workflows and poisoned NPM packages.
Axios Supply Chain Attack Reaches OpenAI macOS Signing Pipeline, Forces Certificate Rotation A supply chain attack involving a compromised version of the Axios library (1.14.1) impacted OpenAI's macOS app signing workflow. The malicious package was executed in a GitHub Actions CI pipeline with access to sensitive code signing certificates, prompting OpenAI to revoke the certificates, rebuild applications, and force user updates, though no downstream compromise or data exfiltration was observed.
Don't Kill the Goose That Lays the Golden Eggs Recent supply chain attacks in March 2026, including the compromise of the widely used Axios npm package by North Korean actors and CI/CD targeting by TeamPCP, highlight the increasing threat to the open-source ecosystem. These incidents underscore the necessity of supporting and securing open-source maintainers against sophisticated nation-state social engineering and credential theft campaigns, rather than abandoning open-source architecture.
Feross on TBPN: How North Korea Hijacked Axios North Korean state actors compromised the lead maintainer of the popular Axios npm package through a highly targeted social engineering campaign. By establishing credibility via fake corporate personas and communication channels, the attackers tricked the developer into executing malware disguised as a software update, ultimately gaining unauthorized publish access to the npm registry.
The Hidden Blast Radius of the Axios Compromise A supply chain attack compromised Axios version 1.14.1 on npm by injecting a malicious dependency, plain-crypto-js. The attack's impact was significantly amplified by default semver range resolutions and dynamic execution tools like npx, which bypassed standard lockfile protections during the exposure window.
TeamPCP Compromises Telnyx Python SDK to Deliver Credential-Stealing Malware The official Telnyx Python SDK on PyPI was compromised by the threat actor TeamPCP, who published malicious versions (4.87.1 and 4.87.2) containing credential-harvesting malware. The malware executes upon module import, utilizing audio steganography to deliver OS-specific payloads: a fileless in-memory harvester for Linux/macOS and a persistent binary for Windows, with exfiltrated data secured via hybrid encryption.
North Korea-Nexus Threat Actor Compromises Widely Used Axios NPM Package in Supply Chain Attack A North Korea-nexus threat actor, UNC1069, executed a software supply chain attack by compromising the maintainer account of the widely used 'axios' NPM package. They introduced a malicious dependency that uses a postinstall hook to silently deploy the WAVESHAPER.V2 backdoor across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments, enabling remote command execution and data theft.
Axios npm package compromised to deploy malware A supply chain attack compromised the widely used Axios npm package (versions 1.14.1 and 0.30.4) following a maintainer account takeover. The malicious packages deploy a cross-platform remote access trojan (RAT) during installation, which fetches second-stage payloads and actively evades forensic detection by cleaning up artifacts and altering package metadata.
Axios NPM Package Compromised: Supply Chain Attack Hits JavaScript HTTP Client with 100M+ Weekly Downloads The highly popular Axios npm package was compromised when an attacker hijacked a lead maintainer's account to publish malicious versions. These versions included a phantom dependency that deployed a cross-platform Remote Access Trojan (RAT) via a postinstall hook, utilizing advanced obfuscation and anti-forensic techniques to hide its presence. The attack highlights critical risks in the software supply chain, specifically regarding dependency resolution and CI/CD pipeline protections.
The Telnyx PyPI Compromise and the 2026 TeamPCP Supply Chain Attacks Threat actor TeamPCP orchestrated a cascading supply chain attack by exploiting a misconfigured GitHub Actions workflow in Aqua Security's Trivy, harvesting credentials to compromise subsequent repositories including Checkmarx, LiteLLM, and Telnyx. The malicious packages deploy sophisticated, OS-specific remote access trojans (RATs) that utilize steganography, process hollowing, and ETW patching to evade detection while exfiltrating sensitive data.
TeamPCP Partners With Ransomware Group Vect to Target Open Source Supply Chains Threat actor TeamPCP has formed an alliance with the Vect Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) group to weaponize recent open-source supply chain compromises. By leveraging approximately 300 GB of stolen credentials and tokens harvested from CI/CD pipelines and security tools like Trivy and LiteLLM, the groups intend to facilitate large-scale ransomware deployments across affected enterprise environments.
TeamPCP Is Systematically Targeting Security Tools Across the OSS Ecosystem The threat actor TeamPCP is conducting a highly coordinated supply chain campaign targeting widely used open-source security tools and developer infrastructure, including Trivy, Checkmarx' KICS, and LiteLLM. By compromising CI/CD pipelines and GitHub Actions, the attackers are successfully turning trusted security scanners into infostealers to harvest and exfiltrate massive amounts of enterprise credentials.
Trivy Supply Chain Attack Expands to Compromised Docker Images A supply chain attack on Aqua Security's Trivy project resulted in compromised Docker images containing the TeamPCP infostealer being pushed to Docker Hub. The attackers leveraged unauthorized access to the Aqua Security GitHub organization to distribute malicious versions (0.69.4, 0.69.5, 0.69.6) that exfiltrate sensitive CI/CD data to a typosquatted C2 domain.
Trivy Under Attack Again: Widespread GitHub Actions Tag Compromise Exposes CI/CD Secrets A sophisticated supply chain attack compromised the official Trivy GitHub Action (aquasecurity/trivy-action) by force-pushing 75 version tags to malicious commits. The injected infostealer harvests sensitive CI/CD secrets from runner memory and filesystems, exfiltrating them to a typosquat domain or a fallback GitHub repository.
6 Malicious Packagist Themes Ship Trojanized jQuery and FUNNULL Redirect Payloads Security researchers identified six malicious Composer packages on Packagist masquerading as OphimCMS themes. These packages contain trojanized JavaScript that executes client-side attacks, including URL exfiltration, ad injection, and redirects to gambling sites operated by the OFAC-sanctioned FUNNULL network.
Unauthorized AI Agent Execution Code Published to OpenVSX in Aqua Trivy VS Code Extension Malicious versions of the Aqua Trivy VS Code extension were published to the OpenVSX registry, containing unauthorized code that hijacks locally installed AI coding assistants. By using carefully crafted natural language prompts and permissive execution flags, the payload instructs the AI agents to harvest sensitive developer credentials and system data, subsequently attempting to exfiltrate the information via available communication channels or by creating a new GitHub repository.
Malicious Packagist Packages Disguised as Laravel Utilities Deploy Encrypted RAT Socket's Threat Research Team discovered a supply chain attack involving malicious Packagist packages that deploy an encrypted Remote Access Trojan (RAT). The packages, disguised as Laravel utilities, execute automatically upon application boot or class autoloading, granting the attacker full remote shell access, file manipulation, and system reconnaissance capabilities across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.
