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security: ChainDrop supply chain compromise: Anatomy of a self-propagating worm

Microsoft Security Blog

2026-08-04

Microsoft describes ChainDrop, a credential-stealing worm embedded in 400+ compromised npm packages that spread by republishing malicious updates across software ecosystems. The post outlines the attack chain, affected environments, and guidance for detection, hunting, and remediation.

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