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npm’s Biggest Supply Chain Attack (and What We Learned)

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Phishing and Npm Security Breach

This chapter explores a critical supply chain attack within the npm ecosystem caused by a phishing email that led to unauthorized access to widely-used packages like 'Chalk.' Despite the serious implications, the attackers ultimately gained very little financially, illustrating the absurdity of their efforts. The discussion emphasizes the need for improved security practices among developers to safeguard against such vulnerabilities in the interconnected software environment.

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