Malware in nam-os-a-man
The npm package nam-os-a-man contained malware that grants full system compromise to attackers. Any computer with this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.
- Disclosed
- Last updated
- Blast radius
- Any system with the package installed or running
- Ecosystems
- Attack vectors
- Affected entities
- nam-os-a-man
The npm package nam-os-a-man was found to contain malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-qq66-gj73-6pqm), any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe advisory warns that all secrets and keys stored on affected computers should be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised system. While the package should be removed, there is no guarantee that removal will eliminate all malicious software that may have been installed as a result of the initial compromise, as the attacker may have gained full control of the system.\n\nThis is a critical supply chain incident affecting the npm ecosystem.
Indicators of compromise
- Packages
- nam-os-a-man
Remediation
- Immediately isolate any computer that has nam-os-a-man installed or running from the network
- Rotate all secrets, API keys, credentials, and cryptographic keys from a different, uncompromised computer
- Remove the nam-os-a-man package from all affected systems
- Perform a full forensic analysis and malware scan on affected systems
- Review system logs and network traffic for signs of unauthorized access or data exfiltration
- Consider the affected system compromised and plan for full rebuild if critical infrastructure
Sources
- GitHub Advisory GHSA-qq66-gj73-6pqm · GitHub Advisory Database
Cite this entry
"Malware in nam-os-a-man." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed July 8, 2026; last updated July 8, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-nam-os-a-man-1vvb81
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