Largest NPM attack in crypto history stole less than $50: SEAL

Largest NPM attack in crypto history stole less than $50: SEAL

Hackers compromised a prominent NPM developer's account, injecting malware into widely used JavaScript libraries like chalk, strip-ansi, and color-convert—downloaded over 1 billion times. The crypto-clipper malware targeted Ethereum and Solana wallets, swapping addresses to siphon funds. Despite the vast potential, the attack yielded less than $50, including $0.05 in ETH and $20 in memecoins. Wallet providers like MetaMask and Ledger confirmed no impact. Security experts called it a missed opportunity, urging caution on transactions.

Largest NPM attack in crypto history stole less than $50: SEAL