Critical flaw in Protobuf library enables JavaScript code execution

Proof-of-concept exploit code has been published for a critical remote code execution flaw in protobuf.js, a widely used ...

No-JavaScript fallbacks in 2026: Less critical, still necessary

Rendering isn’t always immediate or complete. Learn where no-JavaScript fallbacks still protect critical content, links, and ...
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North Korea-linked hackers used fake Teams updates to hit Axios npm

Hackers linked to North Korea compromised the widely used Axios npm package by tricking a maintainer into installing malware disguised as a Microsoft Teams error fix, turning one of the most popular ...

Hackers slipped a trojan into the code library behind most of the internet. Your team is probably affected

Attackers stole a long-lived npm token from the lead axios maintainer and published two poisoned versions that drop a cross-platform RAT. Axios sits in 80% of cloud environments. Huntress confirmed ...
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Backdooring of JavaScript Library Axios Tied to North Korea

A supply-chain attack affecting Axios, the popular JavaScript library, traced back to DPRK threat activity. (Image: Shutterstock) A supply-chain attack that compromised versions of Axios to distribute ...
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Hackers compromise popular Axios Javascript library with hidden malware

The widely used Axios HTTP client library, a JavaScript component used by developers, was recently hacked to distribute malware via a compromised account. Attackers exploited a hijacked account on npm ...