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mouse5212-super-formatter npm Malware Steals Claude Files

mouse5212-super-formatter npm Malware Steals Claude Files

ATLAS OWASP HIGH Significant risk · Prioritise patching ▲ 8.2 The Hacker News

A malicious npm package named 'mouse5212-super-formatter' was discovered exfiltrating files from Anthropic's Claude AI user directory by authenticating to a threat actor-controlled GitHub repository. The package disguised itself as a legitimate archive utility while silently uploading all local workspace files during the postinstall phase. Notably, the attacker's poor operational security — including a leaked GitHub token — suggests AI-generated malware with minimal human oversight, pointing to a growing trend of low-skill threat actors leveraging AI to produce supply chain malware.

PyTorch Lightning Package Backdoor Steals Developer Credentials

PyTorch Lightning Package Backdoor Steals Developer Credentials

ATLAS OWASP HIGH Significant risk · Prioritise patching ▲ 8.5 BleepingComputer

A malicious version of PyTorch Lightning (v2.6.3) was published to PyPI, embedding a hidden execution chain that silently downloads a JavaScript runtime and executes a heavily obfuscated credential-stealing payload dubbed 'ShaiWorm'. The attack targeted AI/ML developers who use this popular deep learning framework, exposing cloud credentials, API keys, browser-stored secrets, and GitHub tokens. The package has since been reverted to a safe version, but any developer who imported the compromised version should rotate all secrets immediately.

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