MAL-2026-4198 Malicious code in terminal-logger-utils (npm)

terminal-logger-utils is a malicious npm package that when installed executes a postinstall hook that opens utils.cjs, an obfuscated malware dropper. The dropper checks the current system, downloads a platform-specific second-stage binary from Hugging Face, and executes it. The second-stage paylo...

Mitigating the Axios npm supply chain compromise

In this article 1. Analysis of the attack 2. Mitigation and protection guidance 3. Microsoft Defender detections 4. Indicators of compromise 5. Hunting queries On March 31, 2026, two new npm packages for updated versions of Axios, a popular HTTP client for JavaScript that simplifies making HTTP...

Silver Fox Expands Asia Cyber Campaign with AtlasCross RAT and Fake Domains

Chinese-speaking users are the target of an active campaign that uses typosquatted domains impersonating trusted software brands to deliver a previously undocumented remote access trojan named AtlasCross RAT. "The operation covers VPN clients, encrypted messengers, video conferencing tools,...

Malicious Package

Overview github.com/expertsandba/opt is a malicious package. This package contains malicious code designed to provide attackers with on-demand remote access to a developer's system or CI/CD environment. The package and some other variants use typosquatting to imitate legitimate packages. Upon...

Malicious Package

Overview github.com/cavernouskina/mcp-go is a malicious package. This package contains malicious code designed to provide attackers with on-demand remote access to a developer's system or CI/CD environment. The package and some other variants use typosquatting to imitate legitimate packages. Upon...

Malicious Package

Overview github.com/sinfulsky/gouid is a malicious package. This package contains malicious code designed to provide attackers with on-demand remote access to a developer's system or CI/CD environment. The package and some other variants use typosquatting to imitate legitimate packages. Upon...

Malicious Package

Overview github.com/ordinarymea/TNSRIDS is a malicious package. This package contains malicious code designed to provide attackers with on-demand remote access to a developer's system or CI/CD environment. The package and some other variants use typosquatting to imitate legitimate packages. Upon...

Malicious code in fast-utilz (npm)

This package downloads a second stage payload via Discord. --- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: ghsa-malware e23b4a6118c13cf6e7d7bc0318d4ff3f1d25bbc1cb4db2a8a4676cdb4777e232 Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised...

MAL-2025-614 Malicious code in fast-utilz (npm)

This package downloads a second stage payload via Discord. --- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: ghsa-malware e23b4a6118c13cf6e7d7bc0318d4ff3f1d25bbc1cb4db2a8a4676cdb4777e232 Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised...

Malicious code in planweb-core-ui (npm)

This package contains code to download a second stage payload which establishes a C2 connection and persistence via registry keys. --- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: ghsa-malware acc967a53ff92a71f6b9518c692bf641aa3595a3b65f28cc403b471c0474b175 Any computer that has...

MAL-2024-11817 Malicious code in planweb-core-ui (npm)

This package contains code to download a second stage payload which establishes a C2 connection and persistence via registry keys. --- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: ghsa-malware acc967a53ff92a71f6b9518c692bf641aa3595a3b65f28cc403b471c0474b175 Any computer that has...

Malicious code in invokehttp (PyPI)

The init.py contains a call to execute a Base64-encoded script to download a second stage payload. --- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: kam193 e3374942a3d2de4ea1f9444223c351c0ef5356c571a08e8ddb62144f7564def0 In the invokehttp, the init.py contains obfuscated code...

Hijack Loader Malware Employs Process Hollowing, UAC Bypass in Latest Version

A newer version of a malware loader called Hijack Loader has been observed incorporating an updated set of anti-analysis techniques to fly under the radar. "These enhancements aim to increase the malware's stealthiness, thereby remaining undetected for longer periods of time," Zscaler ThreatLabz...

Diamond Sleet supply chain compromise distributes a modified CyberLink installer

Microsoft Threat Intelligence has uncovered a supply chain attack by the North Korea-based threat actor Diamond Sleet ZINC involving a malicious variant of an application developed by CyberLink Corp., a software company that develops multimedia software products. This malicious file is a legitima...

Malicious Package

Overview Azetap.API is a malicious package. This package adopts typosquatting techniques and attempts to trick users into downloading it. It contains a PowerShell script that will execute upon installation and trigger a download of a 2nd stage payload, which can be remotely executed. Indicators o...

Malicious Package

Overview DiscordRichPresence.API is a malicious package. This package adopts typosquatting techniques and attempts to trick users into downloading it. It contains a PowerShell script that will execute upon installation and trigger a download of a 2nd stage payload, which can be remotely executed...

Malicious Package

Overview Coinbase.Core is a malicious package. This package adopts typosquatting techniques and attempts to trick users into downloading it. It contains a PowerShell script that will execute upon installation and trigger a download of a 2nd stage payload, which can be remotely executed. Indicator...

Malicious Package

Overview Anarchy.Wrapper.Net is a malicious package. This package adopts typosquatting techniques and attempts to trick users into downloading it. It contains a PowerShell script that will execute upon installation and trigger a download of a 2nd stage payload, which can be remotely executed...

Malicious Package

Overview Managed.Windows.Core is a malicious package. This package adopts typosquatting techniques and attempts to trick users into downloading it. It contains a PowerShell script that will execute upon installation and trigger a download of a 2nd stage payload, which can be remotely executed...

Malicious Package

Overview Nexzor.Graphical.Designer.Core is a malicious package. This package adopts typosquatting techniques and attempts to trick users into downloading it. It contains a PowerShell script that will execute upon installation and trigger a download of a 2nd stage payload, which can be remotely...