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A flaw in npm’s Trusted Publishing mechanism could let attackers hijack legitimate software packages by reclaiming abandoned GitHub repository names, exposing millions of downloads to supply‑chain attacks. Boom Security researchers identified more than 1,500 npm packages that could be vulnerable. The affected packages include security scanners, authentication tools, and cryptographic libraries. The vulnerability could allow attackers to replace these packages with malicious code. No further details on mitigation or affected users are provided.

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