JavaScript Malware Spreads Rapidly: Over 400 NPM Packages Compromised

A massive cybersecurity breach has impacted the open-source JavaScript community, with over 400 packages discovered infected by a self-replicating malware known as ‘Shai Hulud.’ This attack poses a significant threat to developers working across various blockchain ecosystems. While initial research suggests the infection primarily affects Ethereum tools and libraries related to the Ethereum Name Service (ENS), the reach of this cyberattack is far wider than just crypto projects.