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Shai-Hulud malware worms Red Hat npm package versions downloaded 80K times a week
Security researchers discovered malware in 32 Red Hat npm package releases, which were downloaded 80,000 times weekly. The Mini Shai-Hulud worm, linked to TeamPCP, was embedded via a compromised GitHub account, stealing credentials and enabling supply chain propagation. Red Hat removed the packages, stating they were internal and not used in customer systems.
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