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AIPacific Northwest·Ranked Monday, June 15, 2026

For the 2nd time in weeks, Microsoft packages laced with credential stealer

Microsoft npm packages exploit AI agents with credential-stealing malware for second time.

For the 2nd time in weeks, Microsoft packages laced with credential stealer
73 packages run self-replicating stealer as soon as they're opened by an AI agent.
Ars Technica

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