Hacker News
new
|
past
|
comments
|
ask
|
show
|
jobs
|
submit
login
skydhash
10 hours ago
|
parent
|
context
|
favorite
| on:
Shai-Hulud Returns: Over 300 NPM Packages Infected
NPM default installation method does not really lock down you dependencies. It allows for update when the patch number (semver) is increased. Which is why those malware bump it up. Anyone who then run `npm install` will get it and will run the code.
Guidelines
|
FAQ
|
Lists
|
API
|
Security
|
Legal
|
Apply to YC
|
Contact
Search: