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March 02, 2026 at 08:44 UTC
North Korean Hackers Publish 26 npm Packages Hiding Pastebin C2 for Cross-Platform RAT
By [email protected] (The Hacker News)
AI Summary
North Korean threat actors published 26 malicious npm packages disguised as developer tools that used Pastebin content as a dead drop resolver for cross-platform RAT command and control as part of the ongoing Contagious Interview campaign. The supply chain attack targets developers and demonstrates sophisticated use of legitimate platforms for C2 infrastructure.
Relevance score: 81.0/100
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