Malicious code in @schedaero/bacon (npm)

Multiple suspicious behaviors: preinstall script exfiltrates data to a suspicious URL, terminates process, and few versions. --- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: amazon-inspector e1f79d2ea06bc3905829524120560412e8e875463b5bddeb6bad3a343292c20c The package...

What to do when you click on a suspicious link

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and as the tech-savvy friend or family member, people probably come to you for advice. One of the most common questions is: "I clicked a suspicious link. What do I do now?" Don't worry -- panic won't help, but a calm, step-by-step response will. Share thi...

“Follow me” to this fake crypto exchange to claim $500

A type of crypto scam that we reported about in 2024 has ported over to a new platform and changed tactics—a bit. Where the old scams mostly reached me on WhatsApp, the same group of scammers is now using Direct Messages on X. However, the same old trick of "accidentally" sending you login detail...