Crypto Worm Wipes PCs: 492 Packages Hacked! Is Your Data Next?

Could a simple software update truly wipe out your entire digital life? On November 24th, the terrifying Shai-Hulud worm unleashed its second wave, compromising an astonishing 492 npm packages responsible for 132 million monthly downloads, targeting critical systems like AsyncAPI, Postman, and even ENS crypto domains. This wasn't just a data breach; it was a cunning supply-chain attack, exploiting a narrow window before npm's legacy token deadline. The worm ruthlessly installed the Bun runtime, then used TruffleHog to steal sensitive API keys, GitHub tokens, and npm credentials, publishing them to public repositories where your secrets could be harvested in real-time. But here's the chilling twist: if the malware failed to authenticate, it would *wipe every single file in the user’s home directory*, a truly devastating payload that could cost you years of work! Attackers even gained repository-level access, injecting malicious code directly into build pipelines, marking a terrifying escalation. With over 26,000 GitHub repositories now containing publicly exposed credentials, your digital assets and security are at immense risk. To safeguard your financial future and personal data, it's urgent to audit all affected dependencies, rotate every critical secret, and understand the profound implications of this evolving threat. Don't let your digital life hang by a thread; subscribe to our channel to stay informed and protected!

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