massive self replicating malware worm in npm

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We've got hundreds of npm packages infected with malware, and each one helps spread to more packages. This isn' t over yet.

Socket blog and list of impacted packages to check if you've used: https://socket.dev/blog/ongoing-suppl...

00:00 Introduction: NPM Worm Alert
00:21 Current State of the NPM Malware
01:27 Detailed Analysis of the Tiny Color Packages
02:03 How the Malware Operates
03:18 The Worm's Self-Replication Mechanism
04:30 Community Reactions and Tools Involved
07:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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