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Amazon Flags 150,000 npm Packages in Token Farming Malware Scheme

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Amazon researchers identified a significant token farming malware scam involving over 150,000 npm packages. The attackers utilized self-replicating spam packages to exploit the npm ecosystem for cryptocurrency tokens. This discovery highlights the ongoing challenges in securing package management systems against malicious activities.

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