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npm 12 Disables Install Scripts by Default to Reduce Supply Chain Risk

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GitHub has officially announced the release of npm version 12 with install scripts disabled by default, along with deprecating granular access tokens (GATs) designed to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA).

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