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Massive ChainDrop npm supply-chain attack infects hundreds of packages

Self-propagating malware named 'ChainDrop' has compromised more than 1,300 packages with a combined 2 billion monthly downloads on the Node Package Manager (npm) registry.

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A significant cybersecurity incident has been reported, involving a self-propagating malware named ChainDrop. The malware has compromised over 1,300 packages on the Node Package Manager (npm) registry, which collectively receive 2 billion monthly downloads.

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