Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

Threat actors compromised AsyncAPI packages and weaponized trusted CI/CD workflows to distribute malware through npm. This analysis breaks down the attack chain, payload delivery, and recommended defenses. The post Unpacking the AsyncAPI npm supply chain compromise and import-time payload delivery appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.

Microsoft Threat Intelligence identified an active multi-stage intrusion campaign targeting hospitality organizations in Europe and Asia. The campaign uses photo-themed ZIP archives and fake image shortcut files to deliver a persistent Node.js implant and evade detection. The post Photo ZIP campaign targeting hospitality industry delivers Node.js implant for persistent access appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.

A poisoned npm package infected 140+ projects with a hidden payload. This report highlights how to detect, hunt, and defend against supply chain attacks using Microsoft Defender and actionable threat intelligence. The post From package to postinstall payload: Inside the Mastra npm supply chain compromise by Sapphire Sleet appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.

A large-scale npm supply chain attack compromised over 90 versions of @redhat-cloud-services packages, silently infecting CI/CD environments and developer systems. The malicious code steals credentials from GitHub, cloud platforms, and local machines, then spreads like a worm by republishing trusted packages. Discover how the attack works, what data is at risk, and the steps you can take to protect your organization. The post Preinstall to persistence: Inside the Red Hat npm Miasma credential-stealing campaign appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.

A dependency confusion campaign leveraged 33 malicious npm packages to collect reconnaissance data from developer and build environments. This report details the attack chain, observed tradecraft, and detection opportunities to help organizations identify and disrupt related activity. The post Malicious npm packages abuse dependency confusion to profile developer environments appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.

The Mini Shai-Hulud campaign used malicious npm packages to target cloud and CI/CD credentials across developer environments. This report details the attack chain, detection opportunities, and mitigation guidance to help organizations identify and disrupt related activity. The post Typosquatted npm packages used to steal cloud and CI/CD secrets appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.

Compromised @antv npm packages deploy the Mini Shai-Hulud payload to steal CI/CD secrets from Linux-based automation environments. The malware executes during npm install and targets credentials across GitHub, AWS, Kubernetes, Vault, npm, and 1Password platforms. The post Mini Shai Hulud: Compromised @antv npm packages enable CI/CD credential theft appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.