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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 98

HackerLegend.com Threat IntelligenceOriginal Source

Threat Overview

Malware threats in npm package 'node-ipc' and GitHub Action 'actions-cool/issues-helper' compromise credentials and trigger supply chain attacks

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Threat Overview

Malware threats have been identified in the npm package 'node-ipc' and the GitHub Action 'actions-cool/issues-helper'. These threats involve credential stealing and supply chain attacks. The attacks are attributed to new actors deploying Shai-Hulud clones and compromising @antv packages on npm.
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Key Intelligence Points

1. The 'node-ipc' npm package has been infected with a credential stealer.
2. The 'actions-cool/issues-helper' GitHub Action has been compromised, affecting all tags and potentially leading to supply chain attacks.
3. New actors are deploying Shai-Hulud clones, which are copies of the original malware.
4. The attacks involve compromising @antv packages on npm, which could lead to further supply chain attacks.
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MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T1204.001 User Execution: Malicious File
T1568.002 Dynamic Resolution: Domain Name System
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Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) / Affected Systems

node-ipc
actions-cool/issues-helper
Shai-Hulud clones
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Mitigation & Detection

Update the 'node-ipc' package to a secure version and monitor GitHub Actions for suspicious activity.