Threat Research

Axios, a popular JavaScript HTTP client with massive weekly downloads, was compromised after an attacker took over the lead maintainer’s npm account. They released two malicious versions (1.14.1 and 0.30.4) embedding a cross-platform remote access trojan (RAT)....

A software supply chain attack targeted the widely used axios NPM package by injecting a malicious dependency, plain-crypto-js, into specific versions, impacting millions of users. The malicious code acted as an obfuscated dropper that deployed the WAVESHAPER.V2 backdoor across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems....

Between late February and March 2026, TeamPCP launched a calculated series of escalating supply chain attacks. They compromised trusted open-source security tools like Trivy, KICS, and the AI gateway LiteLLM. The campaign also targeted the official Python SDK of Telnyx. Malicious infostealer payloads were injected into GitHub Actions and PyPI registries....

A growing share of cyber incidents now stems from supply chain attacks. Attackers use tactics like malicious open-source libraries or hijacked developer accounts. These compromised libraries spread widely, affecting countless applications and services. In March 2026, a trojanized LiteLLM Python library was uploaded to PyPI, infecting systems....

A supply chain attack compromised the LiteLLM AI proxy package on PyPI, with malicious versions delivering a multi-stage payload that harvested credentials, enabled Kubernetes lateral movement, and established persistent backdoor access for remote code execution....

Pawn Storm, a Russia-aligned APT group, is targeting Ukraine’s defense supply chain and allied nations. It deploys PRISMEX, a modular malware suite using steganography, COM hijacking, and cloud-based C2. The group exploited multiple flaws, including a Windows zero-day (CVE-2026-21513). Malicious .lnk files via CVE-2026-21509 may chain with CVE-2026-21513, per Akamai findings....

The Notepad++ supply chain attack exploited a compromised update infrastructure to deliver malicious updates through multiple, constantly rotating execution chains, C2 servers, and payloads....