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Shai-Hulud npm Supply Chain Attack

Shai-Hulud npm Supply Chain Attack

Another major supply-chain attack via compromised npm maintainer account, using valid provenance from GitHub Actions to evade detection. Preinstall scripts, Bun runtime dropper, credential theft from cloud/K8s/Vault. Distinct from Injective Labs; reinforces need for stronger account security and provenance verification beyond just signing.

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Updated Aug 5, 2026