Malicious npm Package Stole Files From Claude AI User Directory via GitHub
Summary
Researchers discovered a malicious npm package (a collection of code shared through Node Package Manager, a repository for JavaScript libraries) called "mouse5212-super-formatter" that steals files from Claude AI users' directories. The package disguises itself as a legitimate tool but actually uploads files to a threat actor-controlled GitHub account by authenticating with stolen or hard-coded credentials during installation.
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Original source: https://thehackernews.com/2026/05/malicious-npm-package-stole-files-from.html
First tracked: May 27, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Classified by LLM (prompt v3) · confidence: 95%