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Malware in @zizie071/libsignal-node

The npm package @zizie071/libsignal-node contains malware that grants full system compromise to attackers. Any computer with this package installed should be considered fully compromised and all secrets and keys rotated immediately from a different machine.

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Any system with the package installed or running
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  • @zizie071/libsignal-node

A malicious npm package @zizie071/libsignal-node has been identified containing malware. According to the GitHub Advisory (GHSA-3425-gc6h-mm9j), any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised.\n\nThe advisory recommends that all secrets and keys stored on affected computers be rotated immediately from a different, uncompromised computer. 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 package installation, given that full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity.\n\nThe affected package is @zizie071/libsignal-node on npm.

Indicators of compromise

Packages
  • @zizie071/libsignal-node

Remediation

  • Immediately isolate any computer that has @zizie071/libsignal-node installed from the network
  • Rotate all secrets, keys, and credentials from a different, uncompromised computer
  • Remove the @zizie071/libsignal-node package from all systems
  • Perform a full security audit and malware scan of affected systems
  • Consider the affected systems as potentially fully compromised and plan for complete rebuild if critical systems are involved

Sources

  1. GitHub Advisory GHSA-3425-gc6h-mm9j · GitHub Advisory Database

Cite this entry

"Malware in @zizie071/libsignal-node." supplychainattack.org, Supply Chain Attack Incident Catalog. Disclosed August 17, 2026; last updated August 17, 2026. https://supplychainattack.org/incident/malware-in-zizie071-libsignal-node-1sru26

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