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5 Malicious Rust Crates Posed as Time Utilities to Exfiltrate .env Files
Published late February to early March 2026, these crates impersonate timeapi.io and POST .env secrets to a threat actor-controlled lookalike domain.
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github.com/milvus-io/milvus
v0.10.3-0.20220124131939-5bc6ec72502e
Live on go
Blocked by Socket
This code implements an insecure, unauthenticated RPC mechanism that allows remote clients to cause arbitrary code execution and exfiltrate files/system information. Using pickle over an untrusted network and invoking methods by client-supplied names are severe supply-chain/backdoor risks. Do not deploy or reuse this code in production; it should be treated as a backdoor/untrusted remote-execution component unless wrapped with strong authentication, authorization, sandboxing, and safe serialization.
ailever
0.3.350
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code presents a strong supply-chain and remote-execution risk by automatically downloading and executing remote Python payloads without integrity checks or sandboxing. It also creates and runs external services (Jupyter, Visdom, RStudio) based on user inputs, which can amplify impact if the remote payload is malicious. Mitigations include removing remote code execution paths, adding cryptographic verification (signatures or hash checks), isolating execution (sandboxes or containerization), validating inputs, and avoiding untrusted downloads or executions.
richardtmiles/carbonphp
13.6.4
Live on composer
Blocked by Socket
The codebase acts as an aggressive deployment automation tool with webhook-driven updates and high-privilege system modifications. The presence of hard-coded credentials, elevation of privileges, and dynamic configuration changes create substantial supply chain and operational security risks. It should not be used in public projects or unattended environments without refactoring to remove secrets, remove interactive prompts, enforce least privilege, and ensure formal authentication/authorization for webhook-triggered actions.
isite
2025.11.1
by absunstar
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This module exposes a high-risk remote code execution backdoor: it connects to an obfuscated server endpoint, sends local configuration/browser core data, and evaluates server-sent scripts which are invoked with full access to the module context. This pattern permits arbitrary remote control and data exfiltration. Do not use this package unless you fully trust the server and can inspect/verify ____0.eval sandboxing and the decoded server URL and message types. Review the surrounding project, remove or replace the remote-eval behavior, or require strict authentication and signed code verification before executing any remote script.
computestpspeedcomp
0.4
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code is configured to collect sensitive user data and maintain persistence, which could be used maliciously if the full logic were implemented. The absence of actual data extraction or network communication logic in the provided code does not negate the potential for misuse.
masuit.tools.abstractions
2.4.3.7
by 懒得勤快
Live on nuget
Blocked by Socket
This assembly contains an automatic, hidden telemetry/data-collection routine that runs when the assembly is loaded (module initializer) and posts host-identifying information and a list of loaded assemblies to an external server (https://ldqk.org/opensource/collect). The collector also disables TLS certificate validation for its HttpClient. This behavior constitutes unwanted data exfiltration and a supply-chain privacy/backdoor risk. The rest of the library appears to be general-purpose helpers and not overtly malicious, but the automatic phone-home behavior is a critical concern. Recommend not using this package in production or removing/patching the module initializer and the insecure TLS override before use.
artifact-lab-3-package-6e10193e
0.3.5
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code contains explicit malicious functionality: environment-variable exfiltration to a remote HTTP endpoint and a reverse shell that grants an external listener interactive command execution on the host. This constitutes a high-risk backdoor and data-exfiltration mechanism. If present in a distributed package, it should be treated as a critical supply-chain compromise and removed; affected systems should be assumed compromised and investigated.
Live on pypi for 17 hours and 59 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fsd
0.0.718
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
The module contains high-risk operations: executing arbitrary shell commands via subprocess with shell=True and writing/appending to files without validation. If the steps JSON or the user input is untrusted, an attacker can achieve remote code execution, modify arbitrary files, and change process state (cwd). There are no signs of network exfiltration or hardcoded credentials in this fragment, but the command execution sink is sufficient to escalate to any of those behaviors if exploited. Recommendation: treat inputs (steps, file names, user-provided suggested commands) as untrusted; remove shell=True or use argument lists, validate and canonicalize file paths, avoid executing suggested commands automatically, and employ strict prompting and auditing. Overall this code is not itself evidently obfuscated or explicitly malicious, but it poses a significant supply-chain/runtime risk when given untrusted instructions.
Live on pypi for 5 days, 4 hours and 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
breach-ai
2.0.0
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This code is an offensive API attack orchestrator that automates discovery, exploitation, and credential harvesting against APIs. It poses a high security risk and can be used to perform unauthorized attacks or destructive operations. Treat as high-risk: do not run or include this dependency unless you have explicit authorization and a clear, legal use-case (e.g., controlled penetration test). Investigate provenance and intended use before allowing in any environment.
cornflakes
3.1.0
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code embeds a dangerous dynamic execution pattern by re-reading and executing the caller file contents in a separate Python process and then invoking the function by name. This can re-run initialization code, access sensitive data, and enable covert execution in a background context. It represents a notable supply-chain risk if the caller file is modifiable by an attacker. Recommend removing exec-based loading, using a clearly defined worker model (multiprocessing or threading with explicit callable targets), and implementing strict input validation and error handling to mitigate exposure.
machineconfig
2.3
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This script is not obviously self-contained malware, but it contains dangerous supply-chain patterns: it fetches and executes remote scripts via shortened bit.ly URLs with no integrity checks, sources and executes local files in the user's home (which may have been replaced by cloud_copy), and exports a sensitive DECRYPTION_PASSWORD into the environment. These behaviors make it high risk for abuse: if any of the remote or cloud content is malicious (or the short URLs are redirected), arbitrary code execution, credential exposure, or persistent compromise could occur. Recommend not running this script on sensitive systems as-is. Replace curl | bash with verified downloads (checksums/signatures), avoid exporting secrets, validate SHARE_URL and sources, and audit the remote targets behind the short URLs before execution.
eclipse-megamovie-build
3.0.0
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits clear malicious behavior by exfiltrating sensitive system information to an external server. This poses a significant security risk and should be considered malicious.
Live on npm for 55 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
lz-gyl-ui
1.6.6
by xiaocking
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This frontend code fragment exhibits critical security weaknesses: embedded OSS credentials for production and other environments, eval usage on storage-derived data, and global window APIs to initialize OSS interactions. Combined with frequent network requests and sensitive data stored in local/session storage, this creates substantial risk for data leakage and potential exploitation in a compromised supply chain. Not acceptable for production without removing hardcoded secrets, eliminating eval-based parsing of storage data, restricting global exposure, and moving secrets to secure backend-backed flows. Recommend revoking embedded keys, enforcing server-signed policy for OSS, auditing and replacing eval usage with safe JSON parsing, and tightening data handling and logging practices.
norsodikin
0.3.9.dev7
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This file includes hardcoded credentials (a Telegram bot token and chat ID) and transmits newly created SSH usernames and passwords to a remote endpoint (e.g., example[.]com) without user consent.
firesoft.restore
2024.0.10
by FIRESOFT ITALIA SRL
Live on nuget
Blocked by Socket
This assembly contains a sophisticated, intentionally-obfuscated loader/patcher. It decrypts embedded payload(s), performs integrity/signature checks, allocates executable memory, writes and patches code/data into process memory (including use of /proc/self/mem and native VirtualAlloc/VirtualProtect equivalents), and then arranges for execution (DynamicMethod/PrepareMethod, delegate/native function pointers). These behaviors are strongly associated with in-memory code injection, runtime hooking of methods/JIT and potential backdoor or dropper functionality. Treat this component as malicious or extremely high-risk to include in a trusted supply chain.
near-py-tool
0.1.4
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This module is functionally a minimal serializer that reconstructs objects by evaluating repr()-based strings. It contains an immediate and severe security flaw: loads() decodes external input and feeds it to eval(), and it may import modules based on the serialized text before evaluation. While not explicitly malicious, the code enables arbitrary code execution and import-time side effects when deserializing untrusted data. Treat this as high risk — avoid using it on untrusted inputs and refactor to safer serialization patterns.
@mdi/components
0.1.88
by templarian
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The fragment bundles common open-source components (PrismJS, js-yaml-like parsing, Remarkable) but includes a dangerous data-to-code pathway via the !js/function YAML tag that can construct and later execute arbitrary JavaScript. This creates a serious supply-chain-like risk if untrusted YAML content is processed. The main actionable risk is to disable or sandbox the !js/function feature and ensure robust sanitization for Markdown/HTML rendering to prevent XSS. Overall, the code is not overtly malicious by default, but the data-driven execution pathway constitutes a high-risk vulnerability that should be mitigated.
http-wrror
2.5.85
by xwlazssz
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits clear signs of ransomware. It encrypts files on the system without user consent, communicates with external servers to retrieve encryption keys and additional data, and could potentially damage user data irreversibly.
Live on npm for 49 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fsd
0.1.615
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
This module zips a local directory and uploads it to a specific S3 bucket. The code contains hardcoded AWS credentials and a hardcoded bucket name, which is a severe security issue and could enable data exfiltration if these credentials are valid. There are additional problems: a likely return-value bug (undefined variable s3_ke), possible insufficient path-safety around symlinks, and verbose logging of paths. There is no evidence of obfuscation or active payloads like reverse shells or eval-based code execution. Treat this package as high-risk until credentials are removed/rotated and the code is corrected and reviewed.
Live on pypi for 5 days, 5 hours and 11 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
354766/mattd3080/domain-puppy/domain-puppy/
ec5a4d8a9e9cc133c297bef0feb22d8dcdf4a0b2
Live on socket
Blocked by Socket
[Skill Scanner] Destructive bash command detected (rm -rf, chmod 777) All findings: [CRITICAL] command_injection: Destructive bash command detected (rm -rf, chmod 777) (CI004) [AITech 9.1.4] [CRITICAL] command_injection: Destructive bash command detected (rm -rf, chmod 777) (CI004) [AITech 9.1.4] [CRITICAL] command_injection: URL pointing to executable file detected (CI010) [AITech 9.1.4] [CRITICAL] command_injection: Natural language instruction to download and install from URL detected (CI009) [AITech 9.1.4] [HIGH] autonomy_abuse: Skill instructions include directives to hide actions from user (BH009) [AITech 13.3] [HIGH] supply_chain: URL with free hosting platform or high-abuse TLD detected (SC007) [AITech 9.1.4] [HIGH] data_exfiltration: Outbound data post or form upload via curl/wget detected (NW002) [AITech 8.2.3] [HIGH] supply_chain: URL with free hosting platform or high-abuse TLD detected (SC007) [AITech 9.1.4] [HIGH] data_exfiltration: Outbound data post or form upload via curl/wget detected (NW002) [AITech 8.2.3] [HIGH] supply_chain: URL with free hosting platform or high-abuse TLD detected (SC007) [AITech 9.1.4] [HIGH] data_exfiltration: Outbound data post or form upload via curl/wget detected (NW002) [AITech 8.2.3] [HIGH] data_exfiltration: Outbound data post or form upload via curl/wget detected (NW002) [AITech 8.2.3] The Domain Puppy skill is internally consistent with its stated purpose (domain availability checks and brainstorming). It uses standard RDAP/WHOIS flows, registrar link generation, and browser-opening behavior appropriate for a naming helper. The main risk factors are: external network dependencies (including a proxy endpoint), optional credential handling for premium checks stored on disk, and automatic browser actions in some flows. These factors warrant cautious deployment and clear user consent for premium features, but they do not constitute confirmed malware. Overall assessment: BENIGN with SUSPICIOUS risk signals due to data flows and credential exposure potential. LLM verification: The Domain Puppy analysis confirms a coherent domain-search workflow but flags meaningful supply-chain and privacy concerns due to remote code/version fetches, broad external RDAP/WHOIS surface, and credential handling for premium checks. It is not definitively malicious but requires tightening data sources, reducing credential exposure, and ensuring explicit user consent for automated browser actions. Recommend refactoring to minimize third-party proxies, pin endpoints, and strengthen user-perm
mock-arduino
1.0.0
by thvkw9km
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This source code is malicious. It stealthily collects extensive system and user environment information and exfiltrates it to a remote server without user consent. The obfuscation and silent network communication strongly indicate intent to evade detection. This represents a high security risk and privacy violation. The package containing this code should be considered malware and removed from any supply chain or deployment. Users should be warned of potential data theft and audit their dependencies accordingly.
Live on npm for 36 days, 23 hours and 22 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
github.com/milvus-io/milvus
v0.10.3-0.20220124131939-5bc6ec72502e
Live on go
Blocked by Socket
This code implements an insecure, unauthenticated RPC mechanism that allows remote clients to cause arbitrary code execution and exfiltrate files/system information. Using pickle over an untrusted network and invoking methods by client-supplied names are severe supply-chain/backdoor risks. Do not deploy or reuse this code in production; it should be treated as a backdoor/untrusted remote-execution component unless wrapped with strong authentication, authorization, sandboxing, and safe serialization.
ailever
0.3.350
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code presents a strong supply-chain and remote-execution risk by automatically downloading and executing remote Python payloads without integrity checks or sandboxing. It also creates and runs external services (Jupyter, Visdom, RStudio) based on user inputs, which can amplify impact if the remote payload is malicious. Mitigations include removing remote code execution paths, adding cryptographic verification (signatures or hash checks), isolating execution (sandboxes or containerization), validating inputs, and avoiding untrusted downloads or executions.
richardtmiles/carbonphp
13.6.4
Live on composer
Blocked by Socket
The codebase acts as an aggressive deployment automation tool with webhook-driven updates and high-privilege system modifications. The presence of hard-coded credentials, elevation of privileges, and dynamic configuration changes create substantial supply chain and operational security risks. It should not be used in public projects or unattended environments without refactoring to remove secrets, remove interactive prompts, enforce least privilege, and ensure formal authentication/authorization for webhook-triggered actions.
isite
2025.11.1
by absunstar
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This module exposes a high-risk remote code execution backdoor: it connects to an obfuscated server endpoint, sends local configuration/browser core data, and evaluates server-sent scripts which are invoked with full access to the module context. This pattern permits arbitrary remote control and data exfiltration. Do not use this package unless you fully trust the server and can inspect/verify ____0.eval sandboxing and the decoded server URL and message types. Review the surrounding project, remove or replace the remote-eval behavior, or require strict authentication and signed code verification before executing any remote script.
computestpspeedcomp
0.4
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code is configured to collect sensitive user data and maintain persistence, which could be used maliciously if the full logic were implemented. The absence of actual data extraction or network communication logic in the provided code does not negate the potential for misuse.
masuit.tools.abstractions
2.4.3.7
by 懒得勤快
Live on nuget
Blocked by Socket
This assembly contains an automatic, hidden telemetry/data-collection routine that runs when the assembly is loaded (module initializer) and posts host-identifying information and a list of loaded assemblies to an external server (https://ldqk.org/opensource/collect). The collector also disables TLS certificate validation for its HttpClient. This behavior constitutes unwanted data exfiltration and a supply-chain privacy/backdoor risk. The rest of the library appears to be general-purpose helpers and not overtly malicious, but the automatic phone-home behavior is a critical concern. Recommend not using this package in production or removing/patching the module initializer and the insecure TLS override before use.
artifact-lab-3-package-6e10193e
0.3.5
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code contains explicit malicious functionality: environment-variable exfiltration to a remote HTTP endpoint and a reverse shell that grants an external listener interactive command execution on the host. This constitutes a high-risk backdoor and data-exfiltration mechanism. If present in a distributed package, it should be treated as a critical supply-chain compromise and removed; affected systems should be assumed compromised and investigated.
Live on pypi for 17 hours and 59 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fsd
0.0.718
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
The module contains high-risk operations: executing arbitrary shell commands via subprocess with shell=True and writing/appending to files without validation. If the steps JSON or the user input is untrusted, an attacker can achieve remote code execution, modify arbitrary files, and change process state (cwd). There are no signs of network exfiltration or hardcoded credentials in this fragment, but the command execution sink is sufficient to escalate to any of those behaviors if exploited. Recommendation: treat inputs (steps, file names, user-provided suggested commands) as untrusted; remove shell=True or use argument lists, validate and canonicalize file paths, avoid executing suggested commands automatically, and employ strict prompting and auditing. Overall this code is not itself evidently obfuscated or explicitly malicious, but it poses a significant supply-chain/runtime risk when given untrusted instructions.
Live on pypi for 5 days, 4 hours and 31 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
breach-ai
2.0.0
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This code is an offensive API attack orchestrator that automates discovery, exploitation, and credential harvesting against APIs. It poses a high security risk and can be used to perform unauthorized attacks or destructive operations. Treat as high-risk: do not run or include this dependency unless you have explicit authorization and a clear, legal use-case (e.g., controlled penetration test). Investigate provenance and intended use before allowing in any environment.
cornflakes
3.1.0
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code embeds a dangerous dynamic execution pattern by re-reading and executing the caller file contents in a separate Python process and then invoking the function by name. This can re-run initialization code, access sensitive data, and enable covert execution in a background context. It represents a notable supply-chain risk if the caller file is modifiable by an attacker. Recommend removing exec-based loading, using a clearly defined worker model (multiprocessing or threading with explicit callable targets), and implementing strict input validation and error handling to mitigate exposure.
machineconfig
2.3
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This script is not obviously self-contained malware, but it contains dangerous supply-chain patterns: it fetches and executes remote scripts via shortened bit.ly URLs with no integrity checks, sources and executes local files in the user's home (which may have been replaced by cloud_copy), and exports a sensitive DECRYPTION_PASSWORD into the environment. These behaviors make it high risk for abuse: if any of the remote or cloud content is malicious (or the short URLs are redirected), arbitrary code execution, credential exposure, or persistent compromise could occur. Recommend not running this script on sensitive systems as-is. Replace curl | bash with verified downloads (checksums/signatures), avoid exporting secrets, validate SHARE_URL and sources, and audit the remote targets behind the short URLs before execution.
eclipse-megamovie-build
3.0.0
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits clear malicious behavior by exfiltrating sensitive system information to an external server. This poses a significant security risk and should be considered malicious.
Live on npm for 55 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
lz-gyl-ui
1.6.6
by xiaocking
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This frontend code fragment exhibits critical security weaknesses: embedded OSS credentials for production and other environments, eval usage on storage-derived data, and global window APIs to initialize OSS interactions. Combined with frequent network requests and sensitive data stored in local/session storage, this creates substantial risk for data leakage and potential exploitation in a compromised supply chain. Not acceptable for production without removing hardcoded secrets, eliminating eval-based parsing of storage data, restricting global exposure, and moving secrets to secure backend-backed flows. Recommend revoking embedded keys, enforcing server-signed policy for OSS, auditing and replacing eval usage with safe JSON parsing, and tightening data handling and logging practices.
norsodikin
0.3.9.dev7
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This file includes hardcoded credentials (a Telegram bot token and chat ID) and transmits newly created SSH usernames and passwords to a remote endpoint (e.g., example[.]com) without user consent.
firesoft.restore
2024.0.10
by FIRESOFT ITALIA SRL
Live on nuget
Blocked by Socket
This assembly contains a sophisticated, intentionally-obfuscated loader/patcher. It decrypts embedded payload(s), performs integrity/signature checks, allocates executable memory, writes and patches code/data into process memory (including use of /proc/self/mem and native VirtualAlloc/VirtualProtect equivalents), and then arranges for execution (DynamicMethod/PrepareMethod, delegate/native function pointers). These behaviors are strongly associated with in-memory code injection, runtime hooking of methods/JIT and potential backdoor or dropper functionality. Treat this component as malicious or extremely high-risk to include in a trusted supply chain.
near-py-tool
0.1.4
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This module is functionally a minimal serializer that reconstructs objects by evaluating repr()-based strings. It contains an immediate and severe security flaw: loads() decodes external input and feeds it to eval(), and it may import modules based on the serialized text before evaluation. While not explicitly malicious, the code enables arbitrary code execution and import-time side effects when deserializing untrusted data. Treat this as high risk — avoid using it on untrusted inputs and refactor to safer serialization patterns.
@mdi/components
0.1.88
by templarian
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The fragment bundles common open-source components (PrismJS, js-yaml-like parsing, Remarkable) but includes a dangerous data-to-code pathway via the !js/function YAML tag that can construct and later execute arbitrary JavaScript. This creates a serious supply-chain-like risk if untrusted YAML content is processed. The main actionable risk is to disable or sandbox the !js/function feature and ensure robust sanitization for Markdown/HTML rendering to prevent XSS. Overall, the code is not overtly malicious by default, but the data-driven execution pathway constitutes a high-risk vulnerability that should be mitigated.
http-wrror
2.5.85
by xwlazssz
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits clear signs of ransomware. It encrypts files on the system without user consent, communicates with external servers to retrieve encryption keys and additional data, and could potentially damage user data irreversibly.
Live on npm for 49 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
fsd
0.1.615
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
This module zips a local directory and uploads it to a specific S3 bucket. The code contains hardcoded AWS credentials and a hardcoded bucket name, which is a severe security issue and could enable data exfiltration if these credentials are valid. There are additional problems: a likely return-value bug (undefined variable s3_ke), possible insufficient path-safety around symlinks, and verbose logging of paths. There is no evidence of obfuscation or active payloads like reverse shells or eval-based code execution. Treat this package as high-risk until credentials are removed/rotated and the code is corrected and reviewed.
Live on pypi for 5 days, 5 hours and 11 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
354766/mattd3080/domain-puppy/domain-puppy/
ec5a4d8a9e9cc133c297bef0feb22d8dcdf4a0b2
Live on socket
Blocked by Socket
[Skill Scanner] Destructive bash command detected (rm -rf, chmod 777) All findings: [CRITICAL] command_injection: Destructive bash command detected (rm -rf, chmod 777) (CI004) [AITech 9.1.4] [CRITICAL] command_injection: Destructive bash command detected (rm -rf, chmod 777) (CI004) [AITech 9.1.4] [CRITICAL] command_injection: URL pointing to executable file detected (CI010) [AITech 9.1.4] [CRITICAL] command_injection: Natural language instruction to download and install from URL detected (CI009) [AITech 9.1.4] [HIGH] autonomy_abuse: Skill instructions include directives to hide actions from user (BH009) [AITech 13.3] [HIGH] supply_chain: URL with free hosting platform or high-abuse TLD detected (SC007) [AITech 9.1.4] [HIGH] data_exfiltration: Outbound data post or form upload via curl/wget detected (NW002) [AITech 8.2.3] [HIGH] supply_chain: URL with free hosting platform or high-abuse TLD detected (SC007) [AITech 9.1.4] [HIGH] data_exfiltration: Outbound data post or form upload via curl/wget detected (NW002) [AITech 8.2.3] [HIGH] supply_chain: URL with free hosting platform or high-abuse TLD detected (SC007) [AITech 9.1.4] [HIGH] data_exfiltration: Outbound data post or form upload via curl/wget detected (NW002) [AITech 8.2.3] [HIGH] data_exfiltration: Outbound data post or form upload via curl/wget detected (NW002) [AITech 8.2.3] The Domain Puppy skill is internally consistent with its stated purpose (domain availability checks and brainstorming). It uses standard RDAP/WHOIS flows, registrar link generation, and browser-opening behavior appropriate for a naming helper. The main risk factors are: external network dependencies (including a proxy endpoint), optional credential handling for premium checks stored on disk, and automatic browser actions in some flows. These factors warrant cautious deployment and clear user consent for premium features, but they do not constitute confirmed malware. Overall assessment: BENIGN with SUSPICIOUS risk signals due to data flows and credential exposure potential. LLM verification: The Domain Puppy analysis confirms a coherent domain-search workflow but flags meaningful supply-chain and privacy concerns due to remote code/version fetches, broad external RDAP/WHOIS surface, and credential handling for premium checks. It is not definitively malicious but requires tightening data sources, reducing credential exposure, and ensuring explicit user consent for automated browser actions. Recommend refactoring to minimize third-party proxies, pin endpoints, and strengthen user-perm
mock-arduino
1.0.0
by thvkw9km
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This source code is malicious. It stealthily collects extensive system and user environment information and exfiltrates it to a remote server without user consent. The obfuscation and silent network communication strongly indicate intent to evade detection. This represents a high security risk and privacy violation. The package containing this code should be considered malware and removed from any supply chain or deployment. Users should be warned of potential data theft and audit their dependencies accordingly.
Live on npm for 36 days, 23 hours and 22 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
Socket detects traditional vulnerabilities (CVEs) but goes beyond that to scan the actual code of dependencies for malicious behavior. It proactively detects and blocks 70+ signals of supply chain risk in open source code, for comprehensive protection.
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Socket detects and blocks malicious dependencies, often within just minutes of them being published to public registries, making it the most effective tool for blocking zero-day supply chain attacks.
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CEO at GitHub

Suz Hinton
Senior Software Engineer at Stripe
heck yes this is awesome!!! Congrats team 🎉👏

Matteo Collina
Node.js maintainer, Fastify lead maintainer
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DC Posch
Director of Technology at AppFolio, CTO at Dynasty
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Luis Naranjo
Software Engineer at Microsoft
If software supply chain attacks through npm don't scare the shit out of you, you're not paying close enough attention.
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Elena Nadolinski
Founder and CEO at Iron Fish
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Engineering Team Lead at Coder
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Josh Goldberg
Staff Developer at Codecademy
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Scott Roberts
CISO at UiPath
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Yan Zhu
Head of Security at Brave, DEFCON, EFF, W3C
glad to hear some of the smartest people i know are working on (npm, etc.) supply chain security finally :). @SocketSecurity

Andrew Peterson
CEO and Co-Founder at Signal Sciences (acq. Fastly)
How do you track the validity of open source software libraries as they get updated? You're prob not. Check out @SocketSecurity and the updated tooling they launched.
Supply chain is a cluster in security as we all know and the tools from Socket are "duh" type tools to be implementing. Check them out and follow Feross Aboukhadijeh to see more updates coming from them in the future.

Zbyszek Tenerowicz
Senior Security Engineer at ConsenSys
socket.dev is getting more appealing by the hour

Devdatta Akhawe
Head of Security at Figma
The @SocketSecurity team is on fire! Amazing progress and I am exciting to see where they go next.

Sebastian Bensusan
Engineer Manager at Stripe
I find it surprising that we don't have _more_ supply chain attacks in software:
Imagine your airplane (the code running) was assembled (deployed) daily, with parts (dependencies) from internet strangers. How long until you get a bad part?
Excited for Socket to prevent this

Adam Baldwin
VP of Security at npm, Red Team at Auth0/Okta
Congrats to everyone at @SocketSecurity ❤️🤘🏻

Nico Waisman
CISO at Lyft
This is an area that I have personally been very focused on. As Nat Friedman said in the 2019 GitHub Universe keynote, Open Source won, and every time you add a new open source project you rely on someone else code and you rely on the people that build it.
This is both exciting and problematic. You are bringing real risk into your organization, and I'm excited to see progress in the industry from OpenSSF scorecards and package analyzers to the company that Feross Aboukhadijeh is building!
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Attackers have taken notice of the opportunity to attack organizations through open source dependencies. Supply chain attacks rose a whopping 700% in the past year, with over 15,000 recorded attacks.
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Shai Hulud v2
Shai Hulud v2 campaign: preinstall script (setup_bun.js) and loader (setup_bin.js) that installs/locates Bun and executes an obfuscated bundled malicious script (bun_environment.js) with suppressed output.
Nov 05, 2025
Elves on npm
A surge of auto-generated "elf-stats" npm packages is being published every two minutes from new accounts. These packages contain simple malware variants and are being rapidly removed by npm. At least 420 unique packages have been identified, often described as being generated every two minutes, with some mentioning a capture the flag challenge or test.
Jul 04, 2025
RubyGems Automation-Tool Infostealer
Since at least March 2023, a threat actor using multiple aliases uploaded 60 malicious gems to RubyGems that masquerade as automation tools (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Telegram, WordPress, and Naver). The gems display a Korean Glimmer-DSL-LibUI login window, then exfiltrate the entered username/password and the host's MAC address via HTTP POST to threat actor-controlled infrastructure.
Mar 13, 2025
North Korea's Contagious Interview Campaign
Since late 2024, we have tracked hundreds of malicious npm packages and supporting infrastructure tied to North Korea's Contagious Interview operation, with tens of thousands of downloads targeting developers and tech job seekers. The threat actors run a factory-style playbook: recruiter lures and fake coding tests, polished GitHub templates, and typosquatted or deceptive dependencies that install or import into real projects.
Jul 23, 2024
Network Reconnaissance Campaign
A malicious npm supply chain attack that leveraged 60 packages across three disposable npm accounts to fingerprint developer workstations and CI/CD servers during installation. Each package embedded a compact postinstall script that collected hostnames, internal and external IP addresses, DNS resolvers, usernames, home and working directories, and package metadata, then exfiltrated this data as a JSON blob to a hardcoded Discord webhook.
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