npm supply-chain attack hits 400+ packages and steals developer credentials

· Developer Tech · Aug. 6, 2026, 9:23 a.m.
Summary
A supply-chain attack has compromised over 400 npm packages, exploiting vulnerabilities to steal developer credentials, as reported by Microsoft Threat Intelligence. The malicious packages, which include a variant of the Mini Shai-Hulud worm, impact widely used JavaScript software. This situation raises significant security concerns for developers in the npm ecosystem.
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