Massive supply-chain attack hits JavaScript ecosystem.
By Maxime Laurent · 2025-09-09 09:13
Massive supply-chain attack hits JavaScript ecosystem. ⚠️
Right now a huge security incident is unfolding: an NPM account of a well-known dev was hacked, and infected packages have already been downloaded over 1 billion times. The malicious code swaps crypto addresses “on the fly” — meaning funds can be silently redirected during transactions. 💸
This is one of those nightmare scenarios: when the tools used by millions of devs become the vector. It doesn’t just target one project, it poisons the whole software stack. For crypto users, the risk is direct — especially if you’re signing transactions without double-checking.
👉 If you’re on a hardware wallet: take a deep breath, and verify every address carefully before hitting “sign.”
👉 If you’re on a software wallet: better to pause on-chain activity for now until things clear up.
👉 Seed phrase theft? Still uncertain — but personally, I wouldn’t take chances.
Franchement, it’s a scary reminder: the weakest link is often not the blockchain itself, but the human and software layers around it. Stay extra vigilant, mes amis. 🔑
#Security #Crypto #Hack #Web3 #NPM
Right now a huge security incident is unfolding: an NPM account of a well-known dev was hacked, and infected packages have already been downloaded over 1 billion times. The malicious code swaps crypto addresses “on the fly” — meaning funds can be silently redirected during transactions. 💸
This is one of those nightmare scenarios: when the tools used by millions of devs become the vector. It doesn’t just target one project, it poisons the whole software stack. For crypto users, the risk is direct — especially if you’re signing transactions without double-checking.
👉 If you’re on a hardware wallet: take a deep breath, and verify every address carefully before hitting “sign.”
👉 If you’re on a software wallet: better to pause on-chain activity for now until things clear up.
👉 Seed phrase theft? Still uncertain — but personally, I wouldn’t take chances.
Franchement, it’s a scary reminder: the weakest link is often not the blockchain itself, but the human and software layers around it. Stay extra vigilant, mes amis. 🔑
#Security #Crypto #Hack #Web3 #NPM
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and not financial advice.