Malicious npm packages evade install-script defenses at runtime

An ongoing npm malware campaign involving the 'indexed-btree' package shows how threat actors bypass supply chain defenses by hiding malicious code in a package's normal runtime behavior rather than in installation scriโ€ฆ. This evolving threat vector demonstrates a significant challenge for software supply chain security, as standard defenses that scrutinize pre-installation scripts may be ineffective.

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