TLDR
Attackers publish typosquatted npm packages (puppeter, bignum js, haski for husky, etc) embedding multi stage downloaders that fetch payload via Ethereum smart contract C2 (decentralized, censorship resistant). Payload steals SSH keys,...
How it works
Attackers publish typosquatted npm packages (puppeter, bignum js, haski for husky, etc) embedding multi stage downloaders that fetch payload via Ethereum smart contract C2 (decentralized, censorship resistant). Payload steals SSH keys,...
Red flags
- Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.
- A link or sender that does not match the official organization.
- Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What to do
- 1Do not click, pay, install apps, or share verification codes.
- 2Verify through the official website, app, or phone number typed manually.
- 3If you already interacted, block cards or accounts and report the incident.
Source
Socket-Security
Source reviewed by Mythos Forensic Team
https://socket.dev/blog/typosquat-attack-targets-developersFAQ
Is npm typosquat campaign — 287+ packages impersonating Puppeteer/bignum.js (Oct 2024) a real scam pattern?
Yes. Treat the message, call, or payment request as suspicious until you verify it through an official channel.
What are the first warning signs?
Urgent pressure to click, pay, or share codes immediately.; A link or sender that does not match the official organization.; Requests for card data, passwords, OTPs, wallet signatures, or bank transfers.
What should I do first?
Do not click, pay, install apps, or share verification codes.; Verify through the official website, app, or phone number typed manually.; If you already interacted, block cards or accounts and report the incident.
Can LegalAudit check my case?
Yes. Start a free chat and paste the message, link, sender, or payment details for triage.