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Malicious npm Package Modifies Local ‘ethers’ Library to Launch Reverse Shell Attacks

Researchers have identified two malware-containing packages on the npm registry, ethers-provider2 and ethers-providerz. The packages infect a locally installed software and could lead to persistent attacks on the open-source ecosystem. Despite the low download rates, the packages pose a significant threat to systems even if removed, highlighting the need for careful scrutiny of packages from open-source repositories.

Source: thehackernews.com –

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