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Announcing Precomputed Reachability Analysis in Socket
Socket’s precomputed reachability slashes false positives by flagging up to 80% of vulnerabilities as irrelevant, with no setup and instant results.
Socket Now Protects the Chrome Extension Ecosystem
Socket is launching experimental protection for Chrome extensions, scanning for malware and risky permissions to prevent silent supply chain attacks.
Introducing Socket MCP for Claude Desktop
Add secure dependency scanning to Claude Desktop with Socket MCP, a one-click extension that keeps your coding conversations safe from malicious packa...
Introducing Scala and Kotlin Support in Socket
Socket now supports Scala and Kotlin, bringing AI-powered threat detection to JVM projects with easy manifest generation and fast, accurate scans.
AI + a16z Podcast: Vibe Coding, Security Risks, and the Path to Progress
Socket CEO Feross Aboukhadijeh and a16z partner Joel de la Garza discuss vibe coding, AI-driven software development, and how the rise of LLMs, despit...
Toptal’s GitHub Organization Hijacked: 10 Malicious Packages Published
Threat actors hijacked Toptal’s GitHub org, publishing npm packages with malicious payloads that steal tokens and attempt to wipe victim systems.
Surveillance Malware Hidden in npm and PyPI Packages Targets Developers with Keyloggers, Webcam Capture, and Credential Theft
Socket researchers investigate 4 malicious npm and PyPI packages with 56,000+ downloads that install surveillance malware.
npm ‘is’ Package Hijacked in Expanding Supply Chain Attack
The ongoing npm phishing campaign escalates as attackers hijack the popular 'is' package, embedding malware in multiple versions.
Critical Vulnerability in Popular npm form-data Package Used Across Millions of Installs
A critical flaw in the popular npm form-data package could allow HTTP parameter pollution, affecting millions of projects until patched versions are a...
Bun 1.2.19 Adds Isolated Installs for Better Monorepo Support
Bun 1.2.19 introduces isolated installs for smoother monorepo workflows, along with performance boosts, new tooling, and key compatibility fixes.
Active Supply Chain Attack: npm Phishing Campaign Leads to Prettier Tooling Packages Compromise
Popular npm packages like eslint-config-prettier were compromised after a phishing attack stole a maintainer’s token, spreading malicious updates.
npm Phishing Email Targets Developers with Typosquatted Domain
A phishing attack targeted developers using a typosquatted npm domain (npnjs.com) to steal credentials via fake login pages - watch out for similar sc...
Knip Hits 500 Releases with v5.62.0, Improving TypeScript Config Detection and Plugin Integrations
Knip hits 500 releases with v5.62.0, refining TypeScript config detection and updating plugins as monthly npm downloads approach 12M.
Open Source Maintainers Feeling the Weight of the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act
The EU Cyber Resilience Act is prompting compliance requests that open source maintainers may not be obligated or equipped to handle.
Crates.io Implements Trusted Publishing Support
Crates.io adds Trusted Publishing support, enabling secure GitHub Actions-based crate releases without long-lived API tokens.
Tracking Protestware Spread: 28 npm Packages Affected by Payload Targeting Russian-Language Users
Undocumented protestware found in 28 npm packages disrupts UI for Russian-language users visiting Russian and Belarusian domains.
Contagious Interview Campaign Escalates With 67 Malicious npm Packages and New Malware Loader
North Korean threat actors deploy 67 malicious npm packages using the newly discovered XORIndex malware loader.
Meet Socket at Black Hat and DEF CON 2025 in Las Vegas
Meet Socket at Black Hat & DEF CON 2025 for 1:1s, insider security talks at Allegiant Stadium, and a private dinner with top minds in software supply ...
Open Source CAI Framework Handles Pen Testing Tasks up to 3,600× Faster Than Humans
CAI is a new open source AI framework that automates penetration testing tasks like scanning and exploitation up to 3,600× faster than humans.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...