4 malicious npm packages with 3,006 downloads spread stealers and Phantom Bot, forcing removals and secret rotation.

Slowmist confirmed three malicious node-ipc npm versions on May 14, 2026, stealing AWS keys, SSH secrets, and .env files via DNS tunneling.

4 malicious npm packages with 3,006 downloads spread stealers and Phantom Bot, forcing removals and secret rotation.