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Quickly evaluate the security and health of any open source package.
colab-ssh
0.2.5
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This code enables privileged remote access (root SSH) and automatically exposes and publishes the connection endpoint to an external service. That combination creates a high-risk supply-chain/remote-access vector: it changes system configuration, sets root credentials, runs a third-party binary (ngrok) to tunnel SSH, and exfiltrates the public endpoint. Even though the fragment contains syntax errors and would need fixing to run, the intended behavior is dangerous. Treat this code as potentially malicious or at minimum as extremely risky for use in shared/cloud environments.
@captivateiq/random
1.0.0
by adamdeziri
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is collecting and sending sensitive system information to an external endpoint, which is indicative of potential data exfiltration and poses a significant security risk.
instant-python
0.18.1
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This templated script contains a high-severity command-injection vulnerability: it interpolates unsanitized user input into a shell command string executed with subprocess.run(..., shell=True). There is no evidence of deliberate malware or exfiltration in the snippet, but the insecure pattern allows arbitrary command execution and therefore poses a serious security risk. Remediation should prioritize removing shell=True by using argument lists or strict input validation/quoting before any use in a shell.
github.com/sourcegraph/sourcegraph
v0.0.0-20210208175517-598793fd2d85
Live on go
Blocked by Socket
This module is a deliberate destructive utility that corrupts all .zip files in a specified directory by truncating each archive to half its size and appending repeated junk data. While it lacks common malware features like networking or data exfiltration, the behavior is strongly indicative of sabotage and would be unacceptable in most software supply-chain contexts due to its potential to break builds, deployments, or artifact integrity.
github.com/weaveworks/weave
v1.5.1-0.20160507134103-bd06553ce093
Live on go
Blocked by Socket
This module is a high-risk runtime packer/dropper: it embeds an encrypted payload, decrypts it using a user-supplied passphrase, writes the result to `bin/do-setup-circleci-secrets`, and immediately executes it. Because there is no integrity/authenticity validation of the decrypted artifact and the executed code is not shown here, the module should be treated as potentially malicious until the decrypted `bin/do-setup-circleci-secrets` content is inspected and validated in a safe environment.
pytdx
1.46
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This code retrieves a DLL from hxxp://example[.]com/tts/Trade.dll and a ZIP file from hxxp://example[.]com/tts/TdxTradeServer-0.1_20170823174759.zip, modifies the DLL with user-provided credentials, and sets up a server environment. The absence of file integrity or signature checks significantly increases the risk of executing malicious code. Embedding user account details in the DLL also raises privacy concerns. Reliance on potentially unsafe external URLs for core functionality further escalates the threat potential.
cl-lite
1.0.1364
by michael_tian
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This SQLite database file contains embedded explicit adult content and torrent distribution infrastructure instead of legitimate data. The file includes extensive HTML fragments with pornographic video metadata, download links to torrent files, and suspicious redirect URLs. Key malicious domains identified include rmdown[.]com, redircdn[.]com, 97p[.]org, qpic[.]ws, imgbox[.]com, and various other image hosting services. The content contains hash values for torrent files, BitTorrent magnet links, and obfuscated download URLs using multiple redirect layers to mask the true destinations. This represents a supply chain attack where adult content distribution infrastructure has been embedded within what appears to be a standard database file, potentially exposing users to inappropriate content and malicious download sites when accessed.
pyhtools
1.2.0
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This code implements clear malicious functionality: it harvests Telegram 'tdata' directories, force-terminates Telegram processes, archives the data, and exfiltrates it via SMTP using supplied credentials, then removes artifacts. It should be treated as malware and not used; any occurrence in a package is a high-risk supply chain compromise.
dotflow
0.14.0
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This snippet contains an extremely high-risk, backdoor-like behavior: it spawns an interactive /bin/bash shell via os.system when the execution mode equals TypeExecution.BACKGROUND. The trigger is controlled by runtime parameters and lacks any safety or authorization checks in the shown code. While it also wires user-provided callbacks/context into a workflow engine, the shell execution alone is sufficient to treat this package/module as dangerous and unsuitable for untrusted environments.
ambar-src
9.4.101
by a_awerin
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This file contains a concealed downloader/backdoor: an obfuscated IIFE decodes platform-specific shell commands that fetch and execute remote payloads (URLs embedded in byte arrays). Executing or importing this module will cause the host to run remote commands and possibly install/run binaries. Treat this package as malicious and a critical supply-chain threat — remove and do not run. Investigate systems where this version was installed for executed payloads and persistence.
Live on npm for 4 hours and 24 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
eval-as-module
0.1.1
by jkroso
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This fragment implements a high-risk arbitrary code execution gadget: attacker-supplied JavaScript (`js`) is embedded into an `eval()` call inside dynamically generated module source and executed immediately via Node’s internal `_compile` API. While this snippet alone shows no network/file/credential actions, the primitive can directly enable backdoor-like behavior wherever it is invoked. Export corruption (`module.exports = ru`) limits certainty about usage, but materially does not mitigate the dangerous capability.
jasmine-marbers
1.0.0
by yjkgc718edm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code implements a data exfiltration malware that automatically collects comprehensive system information and transmits it to a remote server without user consent. Upon execution, it gathers sensitive data including username, home directory, hostname, shell information, CPU details, memory statistics, running processes (with specific checks for browsers and office applications), screen resolution, system locale, and various OS metrics. The collected data is packaged into a JSON payload and sent via an unencrypted TCP socket connection to the hardcoded IP address 8[.]152[.]163[.]60 on port 8058. The code uses obfuscated variable names to hide its intent, employs silent error handling to avoid detection, and executes platform-specific shell commands (wmic, xrandr, system_profiler, tasklist, ps) to probe the system. This behavior is consistent with reconnaissance malware used in supply chain attacks to fingerprint and profile infected systems.
Live on npm for 5 hours and 46 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
elf-stats-tinsel-drum-369
1.0.3
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This code is malicious: it collects filesystem data (directory listings and file contents) and attempts to exfiltrate them to a hard-coded external domain using shell commands and curl. Even though the provided snippet contains syntax errors that would prevent successful runtime execution as-is, the intent and pattern are clear and high-risk. Do not run this code; treat it as a data-exfiltration backdoor, remove it, and investigate any systems where it may have executed.
term-from-nat
0.1.2
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This file implements a reverse shell: it connects to a remote host and exposes a local bash shell to that remote peer, forwarding commands from the network to the shell and sending shell output back. pkt_common functions obscure packet handling and may provide additional stealth (encryption/obfuscation). This is high-risk malicious functionality — treat as malware/backdoor unless execution is explicitly authorized and audited. Remove or quarantine and investigate any systems where this code ran.
underscoer
1.16.2
by xwlazssz
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits clear signs of malicious behavior, including file encryption and suspicious network activity, consistent with ransomware. It poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 42 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pinokiod
6.0.109
by cocktailpeanut
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The SweetAlert2 library code is mostly benign and serves as a UI modal dialog tool. However, it contains a suspicious and potentially malicious snippet that targets Russian users on certain domains to play an unsolicited audio prank, disabling pointer events and potentially disrupting user interaction. This behavior is unexpected and should be considered a moderate security risk and potential malware. The rest of the code shows no signs of malicious intent. The provided reports were invalid and unhelpful. Users should be cautious about this version of the library due to the embedded prank behavior.
evil-omo
3.11.5
by d4rchlau
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The immediate install-time risk is that npm will run node postinstall.mjs automatically. Because postinstall scripts can execute arbitrary actions (network requests, writing files, installing binaries, adding hooks, spawning shells, exfiltrating data), this is a significant risk that requires inspecting the contents of postinstall.mjs and any referenced platform-specific optional dependencies before trusting the package. There are no obvious non-registry dependency URLs or http:// links in the shown fields, but the presence of a postinstall script plus many optional native-like packages and a CLI makes this package moderate-to-high risk until the postinstall code and optional packages are audited.
@cryptiklemur/lattice
5.13.5
by aequasi
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This module combines (1) client-triggered npx-based external execution using attacker-controlled arguments, (2) direct arbitrary file read with content returned to the client, and (3) recursive forced deletion based on client-supplied paths. Taken together, if the message channel is reachable by untrusted users or lacks strong allowlisting/authz and path confinement, the fragment presents an extremely high practical security risk (potential code execution and serious data destruction/exfiltration). Even if unintended, the design lacks the necessary safety checks (path sandboxing, strict source allowlists, and process execution confinement).
354766/opusgamelabs/game-creator/make-game/
85c0d24d9be4375941c9e6074d7f449985d92f2e
Live on socket
Blocked by Socket
The provided source outlines a comprehensive, multi-step game development pipeline with automated scaffolding, asset generation, QA, promo capture, audio, deployment, and monetization. It emphasizes automation and orchestration across subagents but introduces potential security and reliability risks stemming from external tool dependencies, credential handling, and supply-chain variability. The approach is plausible for an advanced automation framework, but requires concrete error handling, strict credential hygiene, validation of external assets, and robust rollback/consistency checks to be production-safe.
react-ecosistema-unp
1.9.1-pre.1
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This code is a browser fingerprinting library (collecting canvas, WebGL, audio, font, DOM, and many other signals) to compute a visitorId. It is not exhibiting classic malware behaviors (no remote shells, no credential leaks to arbitrary endpoints, no system command execution). However it is privacy-invasive by design: it builds a persistent identifier from many device/browser signals and performs hidden DOM/audio/canvas measurements. The only network activity visible is an occasional telemetry GET to an openfpcdn.io monitoring path; the fragment does not show exfiltration of collected fingerprint components. If you are evaluating for supply-chain safety: the module is not malware but it poses significant privacy/tracking risk and should be treated accordingly in contexts where fingerprinting is unacceptable.
ailever
0.3.245
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits a dangerous remote code execution pattern: it downloads and immediately runs a remote Python payload without integrity checks, sandboxing, or input validation. This creates a severe supply-chain and runtime security risk. Recommended mitigations include removing dynamic downloads, validating payloads with cryptographic hashes or signatures, using safe subprocess invocations with argument lists, and implementing strict input sanitization. If remote functionality must remain, switch to a trusted-internal mechanism (e.g., plugin architecture with signed components, offline verification) and add robust error handling and logging.
spellcheckers
1.4.0
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code contains a high-risk unsafe pattern: run_index reads an index file, base64-decodes it and exec()s the result with no validation or restrictions. That permits arbitrary code execution if the .index file can be influenced. This is a serious supply-chain or local-file compromise risk. Other parts show bugs and poor error handling but not direct malicious behavior. Recommend removing exec usage, validating contents, or restricting index file access and avoiding base64-exec patterns.
Live on pypi for 127 days, 1 hour and 47 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
elf-stats-storybook-cookiejar-481
999.0.0
by chtipilou
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This code performs deliberate, automated data collection and exfiltration. It enumerates /opt, reads file contents, executes reconnaissance commands, and POSTs all collected data to a hard-coded external HTTP endpoint without consent, filtering, or encryption. This is malicious behavior (unauthorized data exfiltration) in the context of a library or dependency and should be treated as high risk. Immediate remediation actions: remove or quarantine the package, audit systems where it ran for egress to the specified host, and rotate any secrets or credentials that may have been exposed.
colab-ssh
0.2.5
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This code enables privileged remote access (root SSH) and automatically exposes and publishes the connection endpoint to an external service. That combination creates a high-risk supply-chain/remote-access vector: it changes system configuration, sets root credentials, runs a third-party binary (ngrok) to tunnel SSH, and exfiltrates the public endpoint. Even though the fragment contains syntax errors and would need fixing to run, the intended behavior is dangerous. Treat this code as potentially malicious or at minimum as extremely risky for use in shared/cloud environments.
@captivateiq/random
1.0.0
by adamdeziri
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The code is collecting and sending sensitive system information to an external endpoint, which is indicative of potential data exfiltration and poses a significant security risk.
instant-python
0.18.1
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This templated script contains a high-severity command-injection vulnerability: it interpolates unsanitized user input into a shell command string executed with subprocess.run(..., shell=True). There is no evidence of deliberate malware or exfiltration in the snippet, but the insecure pattern allows arbitrary command execution and therefore poses a serious security risk. Remediation should prioritize removing shell=True by using argument lists or strict input validation/quoting before any use in a shell.
github.com/sourcegraph/sourcegraph
v0.0.0-20210208175517-598793fd2d85
Live on go
Blocked by Socket
This module is a deliberate destructive utility that corrupts all .zip files in a specified directory by truncating each archive to half its size and appending repeated junk data. While it lacks common malware features like networking or data exfiltration, the behavior is strongly indicative of sabotage and would be unacceptable in most software supply-chain contexts due to its potential to break builds, deployments, or artifact integrity.
github.com/weaveworks/weave
v1.5.1-0.20160507134103-bd06553ce093
Live on go
Blocked by Socket
This module is a high-risk runtime packer/dropper: it embeds an encrypted payload, decrypts it using a user-supplied passphrase, writes the result to `bin/do-setup-circleci-secrets`, and immediately executes it. Because there is no integrity/authenticity validation of the decrypted artifact and the executed code is not shown here, the module should be treated as potentially malicious until the decrypted `bin/do-setup-circleci-secrets` content is inspected and validated in a safe environment.
pytdx
1.46
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This code retrieves a DLL from hxxp://example[.]com/tts/Trade.dll and a ZIP file from hxxp://example[.]com/tts/TdxTradeServer-0.1_20170823174759.zip, modifies the DLL with user-provided credentials, and sets up a server environment. The absence of file integrity or signature checks significantly increases the risk of executing malicious code. Embedding user account details in the DLL also raises privacy concerns. Reliance on potentially unsafe external URLs for core functionality further escalates the threat potential.
cl-lite
1.0.1364
by michael_tian
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This SQLite database file contains embedded explicit adult content and torrent distribution infrastructure instead of legitimate data. The file includes extensive HTML fragments with pornographic video metadata, download links to torrent files, and suspicious redirect URLs. Key malicious domains identified include rmdown[.]com, redircdn[.]com, 97p[.]org, qpic[.]ws, imgbox[.]com, and various other image hosting services. The content contains hash values for torrent files, BitTorrent magnet links, and obfuscated download URLs using multiple redirect layers to mask the true destinations. This represents a supply chain attack where adult content distribution infrastructure has been embedded within what appears to be a standard database file, potentially exposing users to inappropriate content and malicious download sites when accessed.
pyhtools
1.2.0
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This code implements clear malicious functionality: it harvests Telegram 'tdata' directories, force-terminates Telegram processes, archives the data, and exfiltrates it via SMTP using supplied credentials, then removes artifacts. It should be treated as malware and not used; any occurrence in a package is a high-risk supply chain compromise.
dotflow
0.14.0
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This snippet contains an extremely high-risk, backdoor-like behavior: it spawns an interactive /bin/bash shell via os.system when the execution mode equals TypeExecution.BACKGROUND. The trigger is controlled by runtime parameters and lacks any safety or authorization checks in the shown code. While it also wires user-provided callbacks/context into a workflow engine, the shell execution alone is sufficient to treat this package/module as dangerous and unsuitable for untrusted environments.
ambar-src
9.4.101
by a_awerin
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This file contains a concealed downloader/backdoor: an obfuscated IIFE decodes platform-specific shell commands that fetch and execute remote payloads (URLs embedded in byte arrays). Executing or importing this module will cause the host to run remote commands and possibly install/run binaries. Treat this package as malicious and a critical supply-chain threat — remove and do not run. Investigate systems where this version was installed for executed payloads and persistence.
Live on npm for 4 hours and 24 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
eval-as-module
0.1.1
by jkroso
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This fragment implements a high-risk arbitrary code execution gadget: attacker-supplied JavaScript (`js`) is embedded into an `eval()` call inside dynamically generated module source and executed immediately via Node’s internal `_compile` API. While this snippet alone shows no network/file/credential actions, the primitive can directly enable backdoor-like behavior wherever it is invoked. Export corruption (`module.exports = ru`) limits certainty about usage, but materially does not mitigate the dangerous capability.
jasmine-marbers
1.0.0
by yjkgc718edm
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
This code implements a data exfiltration malware that automatically collects comprehensive system information and transmits it to a remote server without user consent. Upon execution, it gathers sensitive data including username, home directory, hostname, shell information, CPU details, memory statistics, running processes (with specific checks for browsers and office applications), screen resolution, system locale, and various OS metrics. The collected data is packaged into a JSON payload and sent via an unencrypted TCP socket connection to the hardcoded IP address 8[.]152[.]163[.]60 on port 8058. The code uses obfuscated variable names to hide its intent, employs silent error handling to avoid detection, and executes platform-specific shell commands (wmic, xrandr, system_profiler, tasklist, ps) to probe the system. This behavior is consistent with reconnaissance malware used in supply chain attacks to fingerprint and profile infected systems.
Live on npm for 5 hours and 46 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
elf-stats-tinsel-drum-369
1.0.3
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This code is malicious: it collects filesystem data (directory listings and file contents) and attempts to exfiltrate them to a hard-coded external domain using shell commands and curl. Even though the provided snippet contains syntax errors that would prevent successful runtime execution as-is, the intent and pattern are clear and high-risk. Do not run this code; treat it as a data-exfiltration backdoor, remove it, and investigate any systems where it may have executed.
term-from-nat
0.1.2
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
This file implements a reverse shell: it connects to a remote host and exposes a local bash shell to that remote peer, forwarding commands from the network to the shell and sending shell output back. pkt_common functions obscure packet handling and may provide additional stealth (encryption/obfuscation). This is high-risk malicious functionality — treat as malware/backdoor unless execution is explicitly authorized and audited. Remove or quarantine and investigate any systems where this code ran.
underscoer
1.16.2
by xwlazssz
Removed from npm
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits clear signs of malicious behavior, including file encryption and suspicious network activity, consistent with ransomware. It poses a significant security risk.
Live on npm for 42 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
pinokiod
6.0.109
by cocktailpeanut
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The SweetAlert2 library code is mostly benign and serves as a UI modal dialog tool. However, it contains a suspicious and potentially malicious snippet that targets Russian users on certain domains to play an unsolicited audio prank, disabling pointer events and potentially disrupting user interaction. This behavior is unexpected and should be considered a moderate security risk and potential malware. The rest of the code shows no signs of malicious intent. The provided reports were invalid and unhelpful. Users should be cautious about this version of the library due to the embedded prank behavior.
evil-omo
3.11.5
by d4rchlau
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
The immediate install-time risk is that npm will run node postinstall.mjs automatically. Because postinstall scripts can execute arbitrary actions (network requests, writing files, installing binaries, adding hooks, spawning shells, exfiltrating data), this is a significant risk that requires inspecting the contents of postinstall.mjs and any referenced platform-specific optional dependencies before trusting the package. There are no obvious non-registry dependency URLs or http:// links in the shown fields, but the presence of a postinstall script plus many optional native-like packages and a CLI makes this package moderate-to-high risk until the postinstall code and optional packages are audited.
@cryptiklemur/lattice
5.13.5
by aequasi
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This module combines (1) client-triggered npx-based external execution using attacker-controlled arguments, (2) direct arbitrary file read with content returned to the client, and (3) recursive forced deletion based on client-supplied paths. Taken together, if the message channel is reachable by untrusted users or lacks strong allowlisting/authz and path confinement, the fragment presents an extremely high practical security risk (potential code execution and serious data destruction/exfiltration). Even if unintended, the design lacks the necessary safety checks (path sandboxing, strict source allowlists, and process execution confinement).
354766/opusgamelabs/game-creator/make-game/
85c0d24d9be4375941c9e6074d7f449985d92f2e
Live on socket
Blocked by Socket
The provided source outlines a comprehensive, multi-step game development pipeline with automated scaffolding, asset generation, QA, promo capture, audio, deployment, and monetization. It emphasizes automation and orchestration across subagents but introduces potential security and reliability risks stemming from external tool dependencies, credential handling, and supply-chain variability. The approach is plausible for an advanced automation framework, but requires concrete error handling, strict credential hygiene, validation of external assets, and robust rollback/consistency checks to be production-safe.
react-ecosistema-unp
1.9.1-pre.1
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This code is a browser fingerprinting library (collecting canvas, WebGL, audio, font, DOM, and many other signals) to compute a visitorId. It is not exhibiting classic malware behaviors (no remote shells, no credential leaks to arbitrary endpoints, no system command execution). However it is privacy-invasive by design: it builds a persistent identifier from many device/browser signals and performs hidden DOM/audio/canvas measurements. The only network activity visible is an occasional telemetry GET to an openfpcdn.io monitoring path; the fragment does not show exfiltration of collected fingerprint components. If you are evaluating for supply-chain safety: the module is not malware but it poses significant privacy/tracking risk and should be treated accordingly in contexts where fingerprinting is unacceptable.
ailever
0.3.245
Live on pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code exhibits a dangerous remote code execution pattern: it downloads and immediately runs a remote Python payload without integrity checks, sandboxing, or input validation. This creates a severe supply-chain and runtime security risk. Recommended mitigations include removing dynamic downloads, validating payloads with cryptographic hashes or signatures, using safe subprocess invocations with argument lists, and implementing strict input sanitization. If remote functionality must remain, switch to a trusted-internal mechanism (e.g., plugin architecture with signed components, offline verification) and add robust error handling and logging.
spellcheckers
1.4.0
Removed from pypi
Blocked by Socket
The code contains a high-risk unsafe pattern: run_index reads an index file, base64-decodes it and exec()s the result with no validation or restrictions. That permits arbitrary code execution if the .index file can be influenced. This is a serious supply-chain or local-file compromise risk. Other parts show bugs and poor error handling but not direct malicious behavior. Recommend removing exec usage, validating contents, or restricting index file access and avoiding base64-exec patterns.
Live on pypi for 127 days, 1 hour and 47 minutes before removal. Socket users were protected even while the package was live.
elf-stats-storybook-cookiejar-481
999.0.0
by chtipilou
Live on npm
Blocked by Socket
This code performs deliberate, automated data collection and exfiltration. It enumerates /opt, reads file contents, executes reconnaissance commands, and POSTs all collected data to a hard-coded external HTTP endpoint without consent, filtering, or encryption. This is malicious behavior (unauthorized data exfiltration) in the context of a library or dependency and should be treated as high risk. Immediate remediation actions: remove or quarantine the package, audit systems where it ran for egress to the specified host, and rotate any secrets or credentials that may have been exposed.
Socket detects traditional vulnerabilities (CVEs) but goes beyond that to scan the actual code of dependencies for malicious behavior. It proactively detects and blocks 70+ signals of supply chain risk in open source code, for comprehensive protection.
Possible typosquat attack
Known malware
Unstable ownership
Git dependency
GitHub dependency
AI-detected potential malware
HTTP dependency
Obfuscated code
Suspicious Stars on GitHub
Telemetry
Critical CVE
High CVE
Medium CVE
Low CVE
Unpopular package
Minified code
Bad dependency semver
Wildcard dependency
Socket optimized override available
Deprecated
Unmaintained
Explicitly Unlicensed Item
License Policy Violation
Misc. License Issues
Ambiguous License Classifier
Copyleft License
License exception
No License Found
Non-permissive License
Unidentified License
Socket detects and blocks malicious dependencies, often within just minutes of them being published to public registries, making it the most effective tool for blocking zero-day supply chain attacks.
Socket is built by a team of prolific open source maintainers whose software is downloaded over 1 billion times per month. We understand how to build tools that developers love. But don’t take our word for it.

Nat Friedman
CEO at GitHub

Suz Hinton
Senior Software Engineer at Stripe
heck yes this is awesome!!! Congrats team 🎉👏

Matteo Collina
Node.js maintainer, Fastify lead maintainer
So awesome to see @SocketSecurity launch with a fresh approach! Excited to have supported the team from the early days.

DC Posch
Director of Technology at AppFolio, CTO at Dynasty
This is going to be super important, especially for crypto projects where a compromised dependency results in stolen user assets.

Luis Naranjo
Software Engineer at Microsoft
If software supply chain attacks through npm don't scare the shit out of you, you're not paying close enough attention.
@SocketSecurity sounds like an awesome product. I'll be using socket.dev instead of npmjs.org to browse npm packages going forward

Elena Nadolinski
Founder and CEO at Iron Fish
Huge congrats to @SocketSecurity! 🙌
Literally the only product that proactively detects signs of JS compromised packages.

Joe Previte
Engineering Team Lead at Coder
Congrats to @feross and the @SocketSecurity team on their seed funding! 🚀 It's been a big help for us at @CoderHQ and we appreciate what y'all are doing!

Josh Goldberg
Staff Developer at Codecademy
This is such a great idea & looks fantastic, congrats & good luck @feross + team!
The best security teams in the world use Socket to get visibility into supply chain risk, and to build a security feedback loop into the development process.

Scott Roberts
CISO at UiPath
As a happy Socket customer, I've been impressed with how quickly they are adding value to the product, this move is a great step!

Yan Zhu
Head of Security at Brave, DEFCON, EFF, W3C
glad to hear some of the smartest people i know are working on (npm, etc.) supply chain security finally :). @SocketSecurity

Andrew Peterson
CEO and Co-Founder at Signal Sciences (acq. Fastly)
How do you track the validity of open source software libraries as they get updated? You're prob not. Check out @SocketSecurity and the updated tooling they launched.
Supply chain is a cluster in security as we all know and the tools from Socket are "duh" type tools to be implementing. Check them out and follow Feross Aboukhadijeh to see more updates coming from them in the future.

Zbyszek Tenerowicz
Senior Security Engineer at ConsenSys
socket.dev is getting more appealing by the hour

Devdatta Akhawe
Head of Security at Figma
The @SocketSecurity team is on fire! Amazing progress and I am exciting to see where they go next.

Sebastian Bensusan
Engineer Manager at Stripe
I find it surprising that we don't have _more_ supply chain attacks in software:
Imagine your airplane (the code running) was assembled (deployed) daily, with parts (dependencies) from internet strangers. How long until you get a bad part?
Excited for Socket to prevent this

Adam Baldwin
VP of Security at npm, Red Team at Auth0/Okta
Congrats to everyone at @SocketSecurity ❤️🤘🏻

Nico Waisman
CISO at Lyft
This is an area that I have personally been very focused on. As Nat Friedman said in the 2019 GitHub Universe keynote, Open Source won, and every time you add a new open source project you rely on someone else code and you rely on the people that build it.
This is both exciting and problematic. You are bringing real risk into your organization, and I'm excited to see progress in the industry from OpenSSF scorecards and package analyzers to the company that Feross Aboukhadijeh is building!
Questions? Call us at (844) SOCKET-0
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Attackers have taken notice of the opportunity to attack organizations through open source dependencies. Supply chain attacks rose a whopping 700% in the past year, with over 15,000 recorded attacks.
Nov 23, 2025
Shai Hulud v2
Shai Hulud v2 campaign: preinstall script (setup_bun.js) and loader (setup_bin.js) that installs/locates Bun and executes an obfuscated bundled malicious script (bun_environment.js) with suppressed output.
Nov 05, 2025
Elves on npm
A surge of auto-generated "elf-stats" npm packages is being published every two minutes from new accounts. These packages contain simple malware variants and are being rapidly removed by npm. At least 420 unique packages have been identified, often described as being generated every two minutes, with some mentioning a capture the flag challenge or test.
Jul 04, 2025
RubyGems Automation-Tool Infostealer
Since at least March 2023, a threat actor using multiple aliases uploaded 60 malicious gems to RubyGems that masquerade as automation tools (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Telegram, WordPress, and Naver). The gems display a Korean Glimmer-DSL-LibUI login window, then exfiltrate the entered username/password and the host's MAC address via HTTP POST to threat actor-controlled infrastructure.
Mar 13, 2025
North Korea's Contagious Interview Campaign
Since late 2024, we have tracked hundreds of malicious npm packages and supporting infrastructure tied to North Korea's Contagious Interview operation, with tens of thousands of downloads targeting developers and tech job seekers. The threat actors run a factory-style playbook: recruiter lures and fake coding tests, polished GitHub templates, and typosquatted or deceptive dependencies that install or import into real projects.
Jul 23, 2024
Network Reconnaissance Campaign
A malicious npm supply chain attack that leveraged 60 packages across three disposable npm accounts to fingerprint developer workstations and CI/CD servers during installation. Each package embedded a compact postinstall script that collected hostnames, internal and external IP addresses, DNS resolvers, usernames, home and working directories, and package metadata, then exfiltrated this data as a JSON blob to a hardcoded Discord webhook.
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