SecurityWeek

Over 320 NPM Packages Hit by Fresh Mini Shai-Hulud Supply Chain Attack

A fresh Mini Shai-Hulud supply chain attack has hit over 320 NPM packages, along with GitHub Actions and a VS Code extension.

GitHub confirms 3,800 internal repos stolen through poisoned VS Code extension as supply chain worm hits Microsoft’s Python SDK

GitHub confirmed attackers stole 3,800 internal repositories via a poisoned VS Code extension. The same threat group, TeamPCP ...
Wired

AI Code Hallucinations Increase the Risk of ‘Package Confusion’ Attacks

AI-generated computer code is rife with references to nonexistent third-party libraries, creating a golden opportunity for supply-chain attacks that poison legitimate programs with malicious packages ...
Hosted on MSN

Python developers targeted with new password-stealing phishing attacks - here's how to stay safe

PyPI warns phishing attacks will persist using fake domains and urgent email tactics Victims are tricked into verifying accounts via typosquatted sites like pypi-mirror.org Users and maintainers urged ...
Bleeping Computer

PyPI now blocks domain resurrection attacks used for hijacking accounts

The Python Package Index (PyPI) has introduced new protections against domain resurrection attacks that enable hijacking accounts through password resets. PyPI is the official repository for ...