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New npm Malware Campaign Targets Users Based on Visitor Type

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

A new malware campaign targeting npm users has been identified, which determines if a visitor is a potential victim or a researcher before initiating an infection. This sophisticated approach aims to evade detection and maximize the effectiveness of the malware. Users of npm, a popular package manager for JavaScript, are particularly at risk from this campaign.

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