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Compromised jscrambler 8.14.0 npm Release Drops Rust Infostealer During Install

The jscrambler npm package was compromised, and simply installing its 8.14.0 release runs an infostealer on your machine. Published on July 11, 2026, the malicious version carries a preinstall hook th

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2026-07-11
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Compromised jscrambler 8.14.0 npm Release Drops Rust Infostealer During Install

The jscrambler npm package was compromised, and simply installing its 8.14.0 release runs an infostealer on your machine. Published on July 11, 2026, the malicious version carries a preinstall hook that drops and executes a native binary, one build each for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Socket flagged the release six minutes after it was published. If you or one of your

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