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Deno 2.4 Brings Back deno bundle, Improves Dependency Management and Observability

Deno 2.4 Brings Back deno bundle, Improves Dependency Management and Observability

Deno 2.4 brings back bundling, improves dependency updates and telemetry, and makes the runtime more practical for real-world JavaScript projects.

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New CVE Forecasting Tool Predicts 47,000 Disclosures in 2025

New CVE Forecasting Tool Predicts 47,000 Disclosures in 2025

CVEForecast.org uses machine learning to project a record-breaking surge in vulnerability disclosures in 2025.

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Browserslist-rs Gets Major Refactor, Cutting Binary Size by Over 1MB

Browserslist-rs Gets Major Refactor, Cutting Binary Size by Over 1MB

Browserslist-rs now uses static data to reduce binary size by over 1MB, improving memory use and performance for Rust-based frontend tools.

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library tool
8 More Malicious Firefox Extensions: Exploiting Popular Game Recognition, Hijacking User Sessions, and Stealing OAuth Credentials

8 More Malicious Firefox Extensions: Exploiting Popular Game Recognition, Hijacking User Sessions, and Stealing OAuth Credentials

Eight new malicious Firefox extensions impersonate games, steal OAuth tokens, hijack sessions, and exploit browser permissions to spy on users.

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Official Go SDK for MCP in Development, Stable Release Expected in August

Official Go SDK for MCP in Development, Stable Release Expected in August

The official Go SDK for the Model Context Protocol is in development, with a stable, production-ready release expected by August 2025.

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library tool
Django Joins curl in Pushing Back on AI Slop Security Reports

Django Joins curl in Pushing Back on AI Slop Security Reports

Django has updated its security policies to reject AI-generated vulnerability reports that include fabricated or unverifiable content.

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ECMAScript 2025 Finalized with Iterator Helpers, Set Methods, RegExp.escape, and More

ECMAScript 2025 Finalized with Iterator Helpers, Set Methods, RegExp.escape, and More

ECMAScript 2025 introduces Iterator Helpers, Set methods, JSON modules, and more in its latest spec update approved by Ecma in June 2025.

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Node.js Homepage Adds Paid Support Link, Prompting Contributor Pushback

Node.js Homepage Adds Paid Support Link, Prompting Contributor Pushback

A new Node.js homepage button linking to paid support for EOL versions has sparked a heated discussion among contributors and the wider community.

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security tool
Another Wave: North Korean Contagious Interview Campaign Drops 35 New Malicious npm Packages

Another Wave: North Korean Contagious Interview Campaign Drops 35 New Malicious npm Packages

North Korean threat actors linked to the Contagious Interview campaign return with 35 new malicious npm packages using a stealthy multi-stage malware ...

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security tool
Malicious Python Package Typosquats Popular passlib Library, Shuts Down Windows Systems

Malicious Python Package Typosquats Popular passlib Library, Shuts Down Windows Systems

The Socket Research Team investigates a malicious Python typosquat of a popular password library that forces Windows shutdowns when input is incorrect...

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api security tool
A Fresh Look for the Socket Dashboard

A Fresh Look for the Socket Dashboard

We’ve redesigned the Socket dashboard with simpler navigation, less visual clutter, and a cleaner UI that highlights what really matters.

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From Infra Engineer to CISO: A Conversation with Amplitude’s Terry O’Daniel

From Infra Engineer to CISO: A Conversation with Amplitude’s Terry O’Daniel

Terry O’Daniel, Head of Security at Amplitude, shares insights on building high-impact security teams, aligning with engineering, and why AI gives def...

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infra security tool
MCP Spec Updated to Add Structured Tool Output and Improved OAuth 2.1 Compliance

MCP Spec Updated to Add Structured Tool Output and Improved OAuth 2.1 Compliance

MCP spec updated with structured tool output, stronger OAuth 2.1 security, resource indicators, and protocol cleanups for safer, more reliable AI work...

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api security tool
Survey Finds Over Half of CISOs Manage 10+ Security Areas with Limited Legal Protections and Short Tenure

Survey Finds Over Half of CISOs Manage 10+ Security Areas with Limited Legal Protections and Short Tenure

More than half of CISOs now manage 10+ security areas, often with few legal safeguards and short tenures, yet continue to secure budgets and higher pa...

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security
libxml2 Maintainer Ends Embargoed Vulnerability Reports, Citing Unsustainable Burden

libxml2 Maintainer Ends Embargoed Vulnerability Reports, Citing Unsustainable Burden

Libxml2’s solo maintainer drops embargoed security fixes, highlighting the burden on unpaid volunteers who keep critical open source software secure.

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library security tool
The Growing Risk of Malicious Browser Extensions

The Growing Risk of Malicious Browser Extensions

Socket researchers uncover how browser extensions in trusted stores are used to hijack sessions, redirect traffic, and manipulate user behavior.

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2025 Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Threat Report: Malware in the Open Source Supply Chain

2025 Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Threat Report: Malware in the Open Source Supply Chain

An in-depth analysis of credential stealers, crypto drainers, cryptojackers, and clipboard hijackers abusing open source package registries to comprom...

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pnpm 10.12 Introduces Global Virtual Store and Expanded Version Catalogs

pnpm 10.12 Introduces Global Virtual Store and Expanded Version Catalogs

pnpm 10.12.1 introduces a global virtual store for faster installs and new options for managing dependencies with version catalogs.

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Node.js Moves Toward Stable TypeScript Support with Amaro 1.0

Node.js Moves Toward Stable TypeScript Support with Amaro 1.0

Amaro 1.0 lays the groundwork for stable TypeScript support in Node.js, bringing official .ts loading closer to reality.

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library runtime tool
PyPI Package Disguised as Instagram Growth Tool Harvests User Credentials

PyPI Package Disguised as Instagram Growth Tool Harvests User Credentials

A deceptive PyPI package posing as an Instagram growth tool collects user credentials and sends them to third-party bot services.

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api security tool
Socket Now Supports pylock.toml Files

Socket Now Supports pylock.toml Files

Socket now supports pylock.toml, enabling secure, reproducible Python builds with advanced scanning and full alignment with PEP 751's new standard.

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library security tool
Destructive npm Packages Disguised as Utilities Enable Remote System Wipe

Destructive npm Packages Disguised as Utilities Enable Remote System Wipe

Socket uncovered two npm packages that register hidden HTTP endpoints to delete all files on command.

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api security tool
Malicious Ruby Gems Exfiltrate Telegram Tokens and Messages Following Vietnam Ban

Malicious Ruby Gems Exfiltrate Telegram Tokens and Messages Following Vietnam Ban

Malicious Ruby gems typosquat Fastlane plugins to steal Telegram bot tokens, messages, and files, exploiting demand after Vietnam’s Telegram ban.

Socket
api library security
Malicious npm Packages Target BSC and Ethereum to Drain Crypto Wallets

Malicious npm Packages Target BSC and Ethereum to Drain Crypto Wallets

Socket uncovered four malicious npm packages that exfiltrate up to 85% of a victim’s Ethereum or BSC wallet using obfuscated JavaScript.

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api security tool
TC39 Advances Array.fromAsync, Error.isError, and Explicit Resource Management to Stage 4

TC39 Advances Array.fromAsync, Error.isError, and Explicit Resource Management to Stage 4

TC39 advances 9 JavaScript proposals, including Array.fromAsync, Error.isError, and Explicit Resource Management, which are now headed into the ECMASc...

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