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xync-client
0.0.212
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
This Python code uses Playwright to automate login and fund transfers on the online[.]mtsdengi[.]ru site. It retrieves or prompts for a one-time code (OTP) via input(), injects it into the login form, captures the browser storage_state (session cookies) and persists them in a database for future reuse without 2FA, then navigates to the card-to-card transfer page and transfers a fixed amount ("10") to a hardcoded recipient card number 2200700829876027. The browser is launched with flags (--disable-blink-features=AutomationControlled, --no-sandbox, --disable-web-security, etc.) to evade automation detection and security controls. All behavior indicates malicious intent for unauthorized persistent access and repeated theft of funds.
yxspkg
6.12.24
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The fragment is an opaque, binary/packed payload or heavily obfuscated content that cannot be reliably analyzed statically. While this alone does not prove malicious intent, it signals high risk and warrants isolation, request for a readable source or deobfuscated form, and controlled dynamic analysis to determine any harmful behavior or data leakage potential.
wireui/wireui
v1.6.1
Live on Packagist
Blocked by Socket
Overall assessment: No explicit malware or exfiltration detected in this fragment, but there is a high-risk pattern: executing dynamically supplied code via eval on confirmData from DOM attributes. This creates a potential remote code execution vector if attacker can influence the confirmData source. The rest of the code (fetching icons, CSRF handling, redirects) is standard for UI libraries but can contribute to risk if inputs are not strictly controlled. The primary remediation is to remove eval and replace with a safe, whitelisted parser/handler mechanism for confirm actions.
sandbox-common
103.99.99
by ypvpctpbamdhxtkzdu
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects detailed system information and sends it to a remote server, which is a significant privacy violation and potentially malicious behavior. This data collection and transmission could be used for unauthorized access or further exploitation.
Live on npm for 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@heylemon/lemonade
0.2.0
by wisalkhanmv
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
[Skill Scanner] Instruction directing agent to run/execute external content SELECTED AND IMPROVED: The OpenProse VM skill fragment is coherent and purpose-aligned for orchestrating Prose VM workflows with multi-state backends and remote program loading. The security notes regarding PostgreSQL credentials are appropriate and should be enforced in implementation (restrict log exposure, use least-privilege credentials, and enable provenance checks for remote programs). No malicious patterns detected in the fragment. Recommend codifying explicit provenance verification, secure logging guidelines, and a minimal permission model in the implementation to further reduce risk. LLM verification: The SKILL.md manifest is not itself malicious: it contains no obfuscated payloads or hardcoded secrets. However, it explicitly permits fetching and executing arbitrary remote .prose programs and provides broad access to project and user-scoped files and network capabilities. That design makes it a high-risk component in a software supply chain: untrusted or compromised remote prose files can perform credential exfiltration, arbitrary network calls, spawn other agents, or manipulate local state.
grafast
0.0.1-alpha.1
by benjie
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
High-risk obfuscation/supply-chain pattern: this module decrypts an embedded base64 payload at runtime using a secret (likely from environment) and executes it with eval. This prevents static auditing of module behavior, and the module also leaks portions of the decryption password on error. Absent strong provenance (signed ciphertext, verifiable key management) and transparent source, treat this package as untrusted. Do not run in production or on sensitive systems until the decrypted payload and key derivation are inspected in a controlled environment and integrity/authenticity are established.
@illimity/core-events
99.99.9-9.1
by ddipasquale.cryptonetlabs
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly suspicious and likely malicious due to its forced redirection to an external IP-hosted JavaScript file, enabling arbitrary code execution. The existing reports are invalid and provide no useful information. This snippet poses a high security risk and should be treated as malware.
reprim
0.0.2
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
This module provides full remote-control capabilities (file system access, upload/download, arbitrary command execution, process management, directory zipping/exfiltration) over Telegram. Those behaviors match a remote-access/backdoor pattern and pose a high security risk if misused or if access controls are not strictly configured. Only deploy with strong, validated access controls and full understanding of tools.* implementations; otherwise treat as malicious/untrusted.
mtxcli
0.0.143
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The code contains several security risks, including uninitialized variables, hardcoded credentials, and the potential for unauthorized access through SSH. Proper validation and error handling are lacking, which could lead to exploitation. The overall risk and malware scores reflect these concerns.
snow-flow
8.6.2
by groeimetai
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This code is an administrative automation component that deliberately executes arbitrary ServiceNow server-side scripts and manipulates system tables. I found no clear signs of intentionally malicious code (no hardcoded external exfiltration endpoints, no obfuscated payload). However, it exposes powerful sinks: arbitrary script execution, creation of background script records, and storage of script output/trace in sys_properties. The primary security risk is abuse/misconfiguration (e.g., autoConfirm bypass, insufficient RBAC) leading to data theft or destructive changes. Treat this module as high-risk functionality that must be strictly access controlled, audited, and hardened before use.
github.com/joe28abc/afrog
v0.0.0-20230610151423-ff8f6dda2685
Live on Go Modules
Blocked by Socket
This file contains an exploit script used to achieve remote code execution by writing arbitrary files and executing commands in the Landray OA sysSearchMain.do component. It leverages reflective code execution and file manipulation to gain control over the target system. Attackers can use this script to compromise servers by sending crafted POST requests to a JSP endpoint, allowing them to upload malicious files or run unauthorized code.
ok-script
0.0.335
Removed from PyPI
Blocked by Socket
This is a repository mass-update script that clones target repositories, replaces their top-level contents with specified local files, then commits and force-pushes branches and tags. It is not obviously malware by itself (no hidden exfiltration or backdoor code), but it is potentially dangerous: it deletes files, rewrites history with --force pushes, and re-tags/pushes tags. The use of subprocess.run with shell=True and direct interpolation of CLI-provided repo URLs increases the risk of command injection if arguments are attacker-controlled. Treat this script as high-impact and potentially destructive — review intended targets carefully and avoid running with untrusted inputs or on critical repositories.
Live on PyPI for 2 hours and 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pnpm
0.2.8
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
This fragment implements a persistent alias that shadows a common tool name ('pnpm') and executes a local Python script when invoked. That behavior is high-risk and consistent with trojan/supply-chain persistence. Although the snippet does not show direct exfiltration or a payload, the persistence mechanism is sufficient to enable malicious actions later. Recommend treating this as suspicious: require review of helpers.abs_path() and the referenced 'generate' script before allowing installation, and avoid automatically modifying user shell startup files without explicit, informed consent.
@synsci/cli-linux-arm64
1.1.80
by syntheticsciences
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
[Skill Scanner] Installation of third-party script detected (AITech 9.1.4) [SC006]
azure-graphrbac
13.20.1000
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Possible typosquat of [azure](https://socket.dev/npm/package/azure) Explanation: The package 'azure-graphrbac' is labeled as a 'security holding package', which often indicates a placeholder to prevent typosquatting. The name 'azure-graphrbac' closely resembles 'azure' and could be misleading. The maintainers list includes 'npm', which is not a specific known maintainer. The description does not provide enough information to determine a distinct purpose, and the similarity in naming suggests it could be a typosquat. azure-graphrbac is a security-holding package
Live on npm for 36 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
g8untcotribwatch
1.2.0
by 17b4a931
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code poses a serious security risk and should not be used.
Live on npm for 9 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
berri-ai
0.10.4
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
This module programmatically harvests the active Colab notebook and copies arbitrary filesystem paths referenced by notebook code into a local collection directory, then attempts to send those files and the provided user email to a hardcoded third-party orchestration server. The behavior constitutes likely intentional data exfiltration and a serious privacy/supply-chain risk. There are no signs of obfuscation or self-evasion, but the hardcoded remote endpoint and unchecked copying of local files make this code dangerous to run in environments containing secrets. Recommend not running this code on sensitive notebooks or machines; treat the package as malicious/untrusted unless the remote operator is explicitly trusted and the implementation corrected/verified.
@meshxdata/fops
0.0.67
by alessi0
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
[Skill Scanner] Installation of third-party script detected All findings: [CRITICAL] command_injection: Installation of third-party script detected (SC006) [AITech 9.1.4] [CRITICAL] command_injection: Installation of third-party script detected (SC006) [AITech 9.1.4] [HIGH] data_exfiltration: Credential file access detected (DE002) [AITech 8.2.3] [HIGH] data_exfiltration: Credential file access detected (DE002) [AITech 8.2.3] Functionally coherent with its stated purpose (managing Azure VMs and AKS with Flux), but contains several high-risk operational behaviors: automatic SSH session recording and central exposure via an API, forwarding of local credentials during bootstrap, and persistence of sensitive tokens in ~/.fops.json. Those features are plausible for convenience and auditing but significantly increase credential and data exposure risk if the fops control plane or storage is not properly secured. No direct evidence of malicious intent or obfuscated malware was found, but the concentration of sensitive data and exposure endpoints warrants cautious use, strict access controls, and review of retention/ACL policies for stored sessions and state. LLM verification: This SKILL.md documents a powerful Azure management skill whose capabilities align with its stated purpose, but it includes several high-risk behaviors for credential and session handling: forwarding local credentials during bootstrap, persisting swarm/manager join tokens in ~/.fops.json, automatic recording of all SSH sessions on every VM, and the ability to push arbitrary local files (e.g., .env) across the fleet. These behaviors are not intrinsically malicious but are disproportionate unless
bluelamp-ai
0.45.3
Removed from PyPI
Blocked by Socket
This module hides and immediately executes an embedded compressed payload via exec() at import time. That behavior is an explicit supply-chain risk: importing the module runs opaque code with full process privileges. While the exact actions of the payload are unknown without decompressing and inspecting it, the construct (opaque blob + import-time exec) is strongly indicative of malicious or at minimum high-risk behavior. Do not use this package in production and decode/audit the payload in an isolated environment before any further use.
Live on PyPI for 3 hours and 20 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fca-horizon-remake
5.7.2
by horizonlucius
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is heavily obfuscated, uses 'eval', has conditional behavior that could be used to detect runtime environment, and performs operations that are common in legitimate cryptography but could also be used for malicious purposes such as hiding a payload or executing a payload conditionally. Given the evidence, it is likely that the code is intended to be evasive and may be malicious.
Live on npm for 4 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
mtmai
0.4.229
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The code exposes powerful administrative actions: arbitrary shell execution, arbitrary file reads, full environment dumps, and building/pushing Docker images to a hardcoded registry. These are not obfuscated but are high-risk capabilities that can be abused for data exfiltration, remote code execution, and supply-chain leakage if the superuser authentication is compromised or misconfigured. The presence of a hardcoded remote image name for docker push is suspicious for unintended outbound artifact exfiltration. Recommendation: avoid including these endpoints in public packages or ensure strict, auditable authentication and input validation; remove hardcoded push targets and avoid returning full environment variables or arbitrary file contents.
github-badge-bot
1.12.5
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
High risk. The package runs an extract-tokens script automatically on install (postinstall) and provides tooling that can harvest tokens and send invites. Combined with screen-capture capability and the suspicious self-dependency, this package is likely to perform credential theft and unsolicited account actions. Do not install on any machine with credentials or sensitive data; inspect the referenced scripts (bin/extract-tokens.js, bin/preinstall.js, bin/start-bot.js, etc.) in a safe, offline environment before considering use.
uber-device-location-altitude
99.9.9
by celesian
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script is highly suspicious and potentially malicious. It attempts to exfiltrate sensitive system information and send it to an external endpoint.
Live on npm for 43 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
tgpirobot
0.3.0
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
This code contains multiple high-risk and potentially malicious behaviors: (1) runtime replacement of installed library modules by downloading code from an external GitHub repository (supply-chain tampering), (2) exfiltration of private message contents and user identifiers to the bot owner via the bot token, and (3) destructive shell/file operations and silent runtime package installation. These behaviors enable arbitrary remote code execution and privacy violations and should be treated as a severe security risk. Do not run this module on production or sensitive machines. If executed, inspect and restore overwritten site-packages, rotate any compromised bot tokens/API credentials, and audit the system for additional persistence or changes.
fiji-core-foc
2.999.0
by officeathand
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly likely to be malicious due to its suspicious behavior of gathering sensitive system information and sending it to an external server. Its purpose appears to be system reconnaissance which is a common characteristic of malware. It's strongly advised not to use this code.
Live on npm for 21 days, 5 hours and 37 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
xync-client
0.0.212
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
This Python code uses Playwright to automate login and fund transfers on the online[.]mtsdengi[.]ru site. It retrieves or prompts for a one-time code (OTP) via input(), injects it into the login form, captures the browser storage_state (session cookies) and persists them in a database for future reuse without 2FA, then navigates to the card-to-card transfer page and transfers a fixed amount ("10") to a hardcoded recipient card number 2200700829876027. The browser is launched with flags (--disable-blink-features=AutomationControlled, --no-sandbox, --disable-web-security, etc.) to evade automation detection and security controls. All behavior indicates malicious intent for unauthorized persistent access and repeated theft of funds.
yxspkg
6.12.24
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The fragment is an opaque, binary/packed payload or heavily obfuscated content that cannot be reliably analyzed statically. While this alone does not prove malicious intent, it signals high risk and warrants isolation, request for a readable source or deobfuscated form, and controlled dynamic analysis to determine any harmful behavior or data leakage potential.
wireui/wireui
v1.6.1
Live on Packagist
Blocked by Socket
Overall assessment: No explicit malware or exfiltration detected in this fragment, but there is a high-risk pattern: executing dynamically supplied code via eval on confirmData from DOM attributes. This creates a potential remote code execution vector if attacker can influence the confirmData source. The rest of the code (fetching icons, CSRF handling, redirects) is standard for UI libraries but can contribute to risk if inputs are not strictly controlled. The primary remediation is to remove eval and replace with a safe, whitelisted parser/handler mechanism for confirm actions.
sandbox-common
103.99.99
by ypvpctpbamdhxtkzdu
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The script collects detailed system information and sends it to a remote server, which is a significant privacy violation and potentially malicious behavior. This data collection and transmission could be used for unauthorized access or further exploitation.
Live on npm for 3 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
@heylemon/lemonade
0.2.0
by wisalkhanmv
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
[Skill Scanner] Instruction directing agent to run/execute external content SELECTED AND IMPROVED: The OpenProse VM skill fragment is coherent and purpose-aligned for orchestrating Prose VM workflows with multi-state backends and remote program loading. The security notes regarding PostgreSQL credentials are appropriate and should be enforced in implementation (restrict log exposure, use least-privilege credentials, and enable provenance checks for remote programs). No malicious patterns detected in the fragment. Recommend codifying explicit provenance verification, secure logging guidelines, and a minimal permission model in the implementation to further reduce risk. LLM verification: The SKILL.md manifest is not itself malicious: it contains no obfuscated payloads or hardcoded secrets. However, it explicitly permits fetching and executing arbitrary remote .prose programs and provides broad access to project and user-scoped files and network capabilities. That design makes it a high-risk component in a software supply chain: untrusted or compromised remote prose files can perform credential exfiltration, arbitrary network calls, spawn other agents, or manipulate local state.
grafast
0.0.1-alpha.1
by benjie
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
High-risk obfuscation/supply-chain pattern: this module decrypts an embedded base64 payload at runtime using a secret (likely from environment) and executes it with eval. This prevents static auditing of module behavior, and the module also leaks portions of the decryption password on error. Absent strong provenance (signed ciphertext, verifiable key management) and transparent source, treat this package as untrusted. Do not run in production or on sensitive systems until the decrypted payload and key derivation are inspected in a controlled environment and integrity/authenticity are established.
@illimity/core-events
99.99.9-9.1
by ddipasquale.cryptonetlabs
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly suspicious and likely malicious due to its forced redirection to an external IP-hosted JavaScript file, enabling arbitrary code execution. The existing reports are invalid and provide no useful information. This snippet poses a high security risk and should be treated as malware.
reprim
0.0.2
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
This module provides full remote-control capabilities (file system access, upload/download, arbitrary command execution, process management, directory zipping/exfiltration) over Telegram. Those behaviors match a remote-access/backdoor pattern and pose a high security risk if misused or if access controls are not strictly configured. Only deploy with strong, validated access controls and full understanding of tools.* implementations; otherwise treat as malicious/untrusted.
mtxcli
0.0.143
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The code contains several security risks, including uninitialized variables, hardcoded credentials, and the potential for unauthorized access through SSH. Proper validation and error handling are lacking, which could lead to exploitation. The overall risk and malware scores reflect these concerns.
snow-flow
8.6.2
by groeimetai
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This code is an administrative automation component that deliberately executes arbitrary ServiceNow server-side scripts and manipulates system tables. I found no clear signs of intentionally malicious code (no hardcoded external exfiltration endpoints, no obfuscated payload). However, it exposes powerful sinks: arbitrary script execution, creation of background script records, and storage of script output/trace in sys_properties. The primary security risk is abuse/misconfiguration (e.g., autoConfirm bypass, insufficient RBAC) leading to data theft or destructive changes. Treat this module as high-risk functionality that must be strictly access controlled, audited, and hardened before use.
github.com/joe28abc/afrog
v0.0.0-20230610151423-ff8f6dda2685
Live on Go Modules
Blocked by Socket
This file contains an exploit script used to achieve remote code execution by writing arbitrary files and executing commands in the Landray OA sysSearchMain.do component. It leverages reflective code execution and file manipulation to gain control over the target system. Attackers can use this script to compromise servers by sending crafted POST requests to a JSP endpoint, allowing them to upload malicious files or run unauthorized code.
ok-script
0.0.335
Removed from PyPI
Blocked by Socket
This is a repository mass-update script that clones target repositories, replaces their top-level contents with specified local files, then commits and force-pushes branches and tags. It is not obviously malware by itself (no hidden exfiltration or backdoor code), but it is potentially dangerous: it deletes files, rewrites history with --force pushes, and re-tags/pushes tags. The use of subprocess.run with shell=True and direct interpolation of CLI-provided repo URLs increases the risk of command injection if arguments are attacker-controlled. Treat this script as high-impact and potentially destructive — review intended targets carefully and avoid running with untrusted inputs or on critical repositories.
Live on PyPI for 2 hours and 5 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pnpm
0.2.8
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
This fragment implements a persistent alias that shadows a common tool name ('pnpm') and executes a local Python script when invoked. That behavior is high-risk and consistent with trojan/supply-chain persistence. Although the snippet does not show direct exfiltration or a payload, the persistence mechanism is sufficient to enable malicious actions later. Recommend treating this as suspicious: require review of helpers.abs_path() and the referenced 'generate' script before allowing installation, and avoid automatically modifying user shell startup files without explicit, informed consent.
@synsci/cli-linux-arm64
1.1.80
by syntheticsciences
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
[Skill Scanner] Installation of third-party script detected (AITech 9.1.4) [SC006]
azure-graphrbac
13.20.1000
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
Possible typosquat of [azure](https://socket.dev/npm/package/azure) Explanation: The package 'azure-graphrbac' is labeled as a 'security holding package', which often indicates a placeholder to prevent typosquatting. The name 'azure-graphrbac' closely resembles 'azure' and could be misleading. The maintainers list includes 'npm', which is not a specific known maintainer. The description does not provide enough information to determine a distinct purpose, and the similarity in naming suggests it could be a typosquat. azure-graphrbac is a security-holding package
Live on npm for 36 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
g8untcotribwatch
1.2.0
by 17b4a931
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code poses a serious security risk and should not be used.
Live on npm for 9 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
berri-ai
0.10.4
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
This module programmatically harvests the active Colab notebook and copies arbitrary filesystem paths referenced by notebook code into a local collection directory, then attempts to send those files and the provided user email to a hardcoded third-party orchestration server. The behavior constitutes likely intentional data exfiltration and a serious privacy/supply-chain risk. There are no signs of obfuscation or self-evasion, but the hardcoded remote endpoint and unchecked copying of local files make this code dangerous to run in environments containing secrets. Recommend not running this code on sensitive notebooks or machines; treat the package as malicious/untrusted unless the remote operator is explicitly trusted and the implementation corrected/verified.
@meshxdata/fops
0.0.67
by alessi0
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
[Skill Scanner] Installation of third-party script detected All findings: [CRITICAL] command_injection: Installation of third-party script detected (SC006) [AITech 9.1.4] [CRITICAL] command_injection: Installation of third-party script detected (SC006) [AITech 9.1.4] [HIGH] data_exfiltration: Credential file access detected (DE002) [AITech 8.2.3] [HIGH] data_exfiltration: Credential file access detected (DE002) [AITech 8.2.3] Functionally coherent with its stated purpose (managing Azure VMs and AKS with Flux), but contains several high-risk operational behaviors: automatic SSH session recording and central exposure via an API, forwarding of local credentials during bootstrap, and persistence of sensitive tokens in ~/.fops.json. Those features are plausible for convenience and auditing but significantly increase credential and data exposure risk if the fops control plane or storage is not properly secured. No direct evidence of malicious intent or obfuscated malware was found, but the concentration of sensitive data and exposure endpoints warrants cautious use, strict access controls, and review of retention/ACL policies for stored sessions and state. LLM verification: This SKILL.md documents a powerful Azure management skill whose capabilities align with its stated purpose, but it includes several high-risk behaviors for credential and session handling: forwarding local credentials during bootstrap, persisting swarm/manager join tokens in ~/.fops.json, automatic recording of all SSH sessions on every VM, and the ability to push arbitrary local files (e.g., .env) across the fleet. These behaviors are not intrinsically malicious but are disproportionate unless
bluelamp-ai
0.45.3
Removed from PyPI
Blocked by Socket
This module hides and immediately executes an embedded compressed payload via exec() at import time. That behavior is an explicit supply-chain risk: importing the module runs opaque code with full process privileges. While the exact actions of the payload are unknown without decompressing and inspecting it, the construct (opaque blob + import-time exec) is strongly indicative of malicious or at minimum high-risk behavior. Do not use this package in production and decode/audit the payload in an isolated environment before any further use.
Live on PyPI for 3 hours and 20 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fca-horizon-remake
5.7.2
by horizonlucius
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is heavily obfuscated, uses 'eval', has conditional behavior that could be used to detect runtime environment, and performs operations that are common in legitimate cryptography but could also be used for malicious purposes such as hiding a payload or executing a payload conditionally. Given the evidence, it is likely that the code is intended to be evasive and may be malicious.
Live on npm for 4 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
mtmai
0.4.229
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
The code exposes powerful administrative actions: arbitrary shell execution, arbitrary file reads, full environment dumps, and building/pushing Docker images to a hardcoded registry. These are not obfuscated but are high-risk capabilities that can be abused for data exfiltration, remote code execution, and supply-chain leakage if the superuser authentication is compromised or misconfigured. The presence of a hardcoded remote image name for docker push is suspicious for unintended outbound artifact exfiltration. Recommendation: avoid including these endpoints in public packages or ensure strict, auditable authentication and input validation; remove hardcoded push targets and avoid returning full environment variables or arbitrary file contents.
github-badge-bot
1.12.5
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
High risk. The package runs an extract-tokens script automatically on install (postinstall) and provides tooling that can harvest tokens and send invites. Combined with screen-capture capability and the suspicious self-dependency, this package is likely to perform credential theft and unsolicited account actions. Do not install on any machine with credentials or sensitive data; inspect the referenced scripts (bin/extract-tokens.js, bin/preinstall.js, bin/start-bot.js, etc.) in a safe, offline environment before considering use.
uber-device-location-altitude
99.9.9
by celesian
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This script is highly suspicious and potentially malicious. It attempts to exfiltrate sensitive system information and send it to an external endpoint.
Live on npm for 43 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
tgpirobot
0.3.0
Live on PyPI
Blocked by Socket
This code contains multiple high-risk and potentially malicious behaviors: (1) runtime replacement of installed library modules by downloading code from an external GitHub repository (supply-chain tampering), (2) exfiltration of private message contents and user identifiers to the bot owner via the bot token, and (3) destructive shell/file operations and silent runtime package installation. These behaviors enable arbitrary remote code execution and privacy violations and should be treated as a severe security risk. Do not run this module on production or sensitive machines. If executed, inspect and restore overwritten site-packages, rotate any compromised bot tokens/API credentials, and audit the system for additional persistence or changes.
fiji-core-foc
2.999.0
by officeathand
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is highly likely to be malicious due to its suspicious behavior of gathering sensitive system information and sending it to an external server. Its purpose appears to be system reconnaissance which is a common characteristic of malware. It's strongly advised not to use this code.
Live on npm for 21 days, 5 hours and 37 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
Socket detects traditional vulnerabilities (CVEs) but goes beyond that to scan the actual code of dependencies for malicious behavior. It proactively detects and blocks 70+ signals of supply chain risk in open source code, for comprehensive protection.
Possible typosquat attack
Known malware
Git dependency
GitHub dependency
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HTTP dependency
Obfuscated code
Suspicious Stars on GitHub
Telemetry
Protestware or potentially unwanted behavior
Critical CVE
High CVE
Medium CVE
Low CVE
Unpopular package
Minified code
Bad dependency semver
Wildcard dependency
Socket optimized override available
Deprecated
Unmaintained
Explicitly Unlicensed Item
License Policy Violation
Misc. License Issues
No License Found
Ambiguous License Classifier
Copyleft License
License exception
Non-permissive License
Unidentified License
Socket detects and blocks malicious dependencies, often within just minutes of them being published to public registries, making it the most effective tool for blocking zero-day supply chain attacks.
Socket is built by a team of prolific open source maintainers whose software is downloaded over 1 billion times per month. We understand how to build tools that developers love. But don’t take our word for it.

Nat Friedman
CEO at GitHub

Suz Hinton
Senior Software Engineer at Stripe
heck yes this is awesome!!! Congrats team 🎉👏

Matteo Collina
Node.js maintainer, Fastify lead maintainer
So awesome to see @SocketSecurity launch with a fresh approach! Excited to have supported the team from the early days.

DC Posch
Director of Technology at AppFolio, CTO at Dynasty
This is going to be super important, especially for crypto projects where a compromised dependency results in stolen user assets.

Luis Naranjo
Software Engineer at Microsoft
If software supply chain attacks through npm don't scare the shit out of you, you're not paying close enough attention.
@SocketSecurity sounds like an awesome product. I'll be using socket.dev instead of npmjs.org to browse npm packages going forward

Elena Nadolinski
Founder and CEO at Iron Fish
Huge congrats to @SocketSecurity! 🙌
Literally the only product that proactively detects signs of JS compromised packages.

Joe Previte
Engineering Team Lead at Coder
Congrats to @feross and the @SocketSecurity team on their seed funding! 🚀 It's been a big help for us at @CoderHQ and we appreciate what y'all are doing!

Josh Goldberg
Staff Developer at Codecademy
This is such a great idea & looks fantastic, congrats & good luck @feross + team!
The best security teams in the world use Socket to get visibility into supply chain risk, and to build a security feedback loop into the development process.

Scott Roberts
CISO at UiPath
As a happy Socket customer, I've been impressed with how quickly they are adding value to the product, this move is a great step!

Yan Zhu
Head of Security at Brave, DEFCON, EFF, W3C
glad to hear some of the smartest people i know are working on (npm, etc.) supply chain security finally :). @SocketSecurity

Andrew Peterson
CEO and Co-Founder at Signal Sciences (acq. Fastly)
How do you track the validity of open source software libraries as they get updated? You're prob not. Check out @SocketSecurity and the updated tooling they launched.
Supply chain is a cluster in security as we all know and the tools from Socket are "duh" type tools to be implementing. Check them out and follow Feross Aboukhadijeh to see more updates coming from them in the future.

Zbyszek Tenerowicz
Senior Security Engineer at ConsenSys
socket.dev is getting more appealing by the hour

Devdatta Akhawe
Head of Security at Figma
The @SocketSecurity team is on fire! Amazing progress and I am exciting to see where they go next.

Sebastian Bensusan
Engineer Manager at Stripe
I find it surprising that we don't have _more_ supply chain attacks in software:
Imagine your airplane (the code running) was assembled (deployed) daily, with parts (dependencies) from internet strangers. How long until you get a bad part?
Excited for Socket to prevent this

Adam Baldwin
VP of Security at npm, Red Team at Auth0/Okta
Congrats to everyone at @SocketSecurity ❤️🤘🏻

Nico Waisman
CISO at Lyft
This is an area that I have personally been very focused on. As Nat Friedman said in the 2019 GitHub Universe keynote, Open Source won, and every time you add a new open source project you rely on someone else code and you rely on the people that build it.
This is both exciting and problematic. You are bringing real risk into your organization, and I'm excited to see progress in the industry from OpenSSF scorecards and package analyzers to the company that Feross Aboukhadijeh is building!
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Attackers have taken notice of the opportunity to attack organizations through open source dependencies. Supply chain attacks rose a whopping 700% in the past year, with over 15,000 recorded attacks.
Nov 23, 2025
Shai Hulud v2
Shai Hulud v2 campaign: preinstall script (setup_bun.js) and loader (setup_bin.js) that installs/locates Bun and executes an obfuscated bundled malicious script (bun_environment.js) with suppressed output.
Nov 05, 2025
Elves on npm
A surge of auto-generated "elf-stats" npm packages is being published every two minutes from new accounts. These packages contain simple malware variants and are being rapidly removed by npm. At least 420 unique packages have been identified, often described as being generated every two minutes, with some mentioning a capture the flag challenge or test.
Jul 04, 2025
RubyGems Automation-Tool Infostealer
Since at least March 2023, a threat actor using multiple aliases uploaded 60 malicious gems to RubyGems that masquerade as automation tools (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Telegram, WordPress, and Naver). The gems display a Korean Glimmer-DSL-LibUI login window, then exfiltrate the entered username/password and the host's MAC address via HTTP POST to threat actor-controlled infrastructure.
Mar 13, 2025
North Korea's Contagious Interview Campaign
Since late 2024, we have tracked hundreds of malicious npm packages and supporting infrastructure tied to North Korea's Contagious Interview operation, with tens of thousands of downloads targeting developers and tech job seekers. The threat actors run a factory-style playbook: recruiter lures and fake coding tests, polished GitHub templates, and typosquatted or deceptive dependencies that install or import into real projects.
Jul 23, 2024
Network Reconnaissance Campaign
A malicious npm supply chain attack that leveraged 60 packages across three disposable npm accounts to fingerprint developer workstations and CI/CD servers during installation. Each package embedded a compact postinstall script that collected hostnames, internal and external IP addresses, DNS resolvers, usernames, home and working directories, and package metadata, then exfiltrated this data as a JSON blob to a hardcoded Discord webhook.
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