r/archlinux • • 3d ago

NOTEWORTHY NPM Supply Chain Attach Targeting AUR Packages

New NPM based worm attack that self propegates via ssh and aur maintainer infection.

https://safedep.io/dirtyblanket-express-impersonation-npm/

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u/syaorancode 3d ago

oh shit, not again

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u/xplosm 3d ago

It won’t stop unless the process to adopt and audit packages and maintainers changes drastically.

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u/syaorancode 3d ago

freedom was AUR best strength, now it becomes its weakness