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WeaselBiscuit JavaScript Stealer Discovered in 13 Malicious npm Packages
Malware targets Chrome extension storage, with functional overlaps to DPRK-linked threat campaigns
CyberIntel Desk1 min read
Key Takeaways
- 13 malicious npm packages discovered delivering the WeaselBiscuit stealer.
- Malware targets Chrome extension storage to harvest credentials and tokens.
- Functional overlaps noted with DPRK-linked Contagious Interview campaign malware.
- Attribution to DPRK is tentative and based on code similarities.
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