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14 Trojanized npm Packages Drop RedC2 4.0 Linux Backdoor With AI-Assisted C2

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a set of trojanized npm packages that masquerade as working calendar and streak utilities but are engineered to stealthily deliver an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Linux implant dubbed…

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Researchers identified several npm packages that appear to be legitimate calendar and streak‑tracking tools but actually contain a hidden payload. The packages install an AI‑powered Linux backdoor named RedC2 4.0, enabling stealthy command‑and‑control capabilities on compromised systems.

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