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Malware in a.poltoradnev-package-c

Malware was discovered in the npm package a.poltoradnev-package-c. Systems with this package installed are considered fully compromised and require immediate remediation.

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  • a.poltoradnev-package-c

A malicious npm package named a.poltoradnev-package-c was identified and published to the npm registry. The package contains malware that grants full control of affected systems to an outside entity.\n\nAny computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. The advisory recommends immediate rotation of all secrets and keys from a different, unaffected computer.\n\nWhile the package should be removed, complete removal of all malicious software cannot be guaranteed due to the level of system compromise achieved by the malware. Full system remediation may be necessary.

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Packages
  • a.poltoradnev-package-c

Remediation

  • Immediately rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, unaffected computer
  • Remove the a.poltoradnev-package-c package from all affected systems
  • Conduct a full security audit and forensic analysis of any system that had this package installed
  • Consider full system reimaging or replacement for critical infrastructure
  • Monitor affected systems for signs of persistent compromise or lateral movement

Sources

  1. GitHub Advisory GHSA-6grf-fjh8-82c7 · GitHub Advisory Database

Cite this entry

"Malware in a.poltoradnev-package-c." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed August 17, 2026; last updated August 17, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-a-poltoradnev-package-c-1qrofl

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