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In an increasingly digital world where rapid application development is paramount, developers heavily rely on open-source package ecosystems like npm (Node Package Manager) to streamline their workflow. These repositories promise speed, collaboration, and innovation—but they also introduce a critical and often overlooked threat vector: supply chain attacks.
Did you know that over 60% of malware infections originate from disguised software installers? Cybercriminals are becoming more strategic than ever, packaging malware in what appears to be legitimate software to gain user trust. In one of the latest campaigns uncovered by cybersecurity firm Rapid7, attackers are targeting Chinese-speaking users by distributing fake versions of widely used applications like LetsVPN and QQ Browser.
The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, and the latest wave of attacks illustrates just how critical and vulnerable our development environments have become. A massive campaign involving more than 4,800 IP addresses has recently been uncovered, with cybercriminals targeting misconfigured Git directories—specifically the .git/config files commonly found in software development setups.
