One Typo Away From Disaster: The Typosquatting Trap
A tired developer's simple package typo leads to a major security breach, highlighting the rising threat of typosquatting attacks in npm repositories.
Security Tips
Always verify package names and publishers before installation. Use npm audit regularly and maintain up-to-date package-lock.json files. Consider using automated tools to detect typosquatting attempts.
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