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640 NPM Packages Infected in New ‘Shai-Hulud’ Supply Chain Attack

SecurityWeek
Actively Exploited

Summary

The article reports on a new supply chain attack named 'Shai-Hulud' that has infected 640 NPM packages. This self-replicating worm poses a severe threat as it can erase home directory contents if it fails to propagate to additional repositories.

Impact

640 NPM Packages

In the Wild

Yes

Timeline

Newly disclosed

Remediation

Not specified