GitHub Actions Vulnerable to Typosquatting, Exposing Developers to Hidden Malicious Code

September 6, 2024 at 11:45AM Threat actors use typosquatting to deceive users into accessing malicious sites or downloading compromised software. They exploit typing errors in open-source repositories like PyPI, npm, and GitHub Actions to introduce supply chain attacks. Cloud security firm Orca’s findings reveal the vulnerability of even trusted platforms like GitHub Actions. Users are … Read more

Npm Trojan Bypasses UAC, Installs AnyDesk with “Oscompatible” Package

January 19, 2024 at 03:33AM A recently discovered malicious npm package “oscompatible” was found to deploy a sophisticated remote access trojan on compromised Windows machines. This attack highlights the increasing targeting of open-source software ecosystems and the risks associated with deprecated npm packages. The security firm Aqua revealed that 21.2% of top npm packages are … Read more