New ‘Sandworm_Mode’ Supply Chain Attack Hits NPM
Summary
A new supply chain attack called 'Sandworm_Mode' has been discovered in NPM (Node Package Manager, a repository where developers download code libraries). The malicious code spreads automatically like a worm, corrupts AI assistants that might use the infected code, steals sensitive information, and includes a destructive mechanism that can cause damage when activated.
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Original source: https://www.securityweek.com/new-sandworm_mode-supply-chain-attack-hits-npm/
First tracked: February 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Classified by LLM (prompt v3) · confidence: 75%