npm Hack: A Thousand Dollar Crypto Heist?

npm Hack: A Thousand Dollar Crypto Heist?

Update: 2025-09-10
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Massive JavaScript hack targets crypto wallets, but why did it only steal $1000? A compromised developer account let hackers inject malicious code into widely used packages, potentially affecting countless cloud apps. Discover how quick responses and targeted code limited the damage, and why this supply chain attack is a wake-up call for developers everywhere.

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npm Hack: A Thousand Dollar Crypto Heist?

npm Hack: A Thousand Dollar Crypto Heist?