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Fake Express Packages on npm Spread a Linux Worm

Nine fake Express and React packages on npm run a Linux worm at install time. It installs a Tor backdoor and spreads through SSH, AUR packages, and npm tokens.

Fake Express Packages on npm Spread a Linux Worm

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Originally published by Lobsters on Sep 30, 2026.

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