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Malicious npm Package indexed-btree Hid Its Loader in Runtime Code Before Removal

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Malicious npm Package indexed-btree Hid Its Loader in Runtime Code Before Removal

A malicious npm package named "indexed-btree" has been observed hiding its malicious behavior within application code rather than using lifecycle scripts, indicating that threat actors are likely shifting tactics in response to recent se…

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