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#4 BleepingComputer general May 15, 2026 at 17:10 UTC

Popular node-ipc npm package compromised to steal credentials

By Bill Toulas

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The popular npm package node-ipc was compromised in a supply chain attack, with hackers injecting credential-stealing malware into newly published versions. This package is widely used for inter-process communication in Node.js applications, meaning the blast radius across development pipelines and production environments could be substantial. Developers should audit dependencies and check installed versions immediately.

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