Package manifests in the npm registry are not validated against metadata files in the package itself, leaving the door open for attackers. The npm (Node Package Manager) ecosystem of JavaScript ...
The NPM (Node Package Manager) registry suffers from a security lapse called "manifest confusion," which undermines the trustworthiness of packages and makes it possible for attackers to hide malware ...
A new Shai-Hulud npm strain and a fake Jackson Maven package show how attackers abuse trusted dependencies to steal secrets ...