# Compromised npm Packages Spread Multi-Stage Botnet Malware

Attackers compromised several AsyncAPI npm packages to deliver multi-stage botnet malware. Developers who installed these packages unknowingly integrated malicious code into their systems. This incident highlights ongoing supply chain risks in open-source ecosystems.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Security
- [The Hacker News](https://thehackernews.com/2026/07/compromised-asyncapi-npm-packages.html) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:46:13 +0530