Risk Analysis

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Risk Score

64%

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Likelihood

8/10

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Impact

8/10

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Priority

4/5

Risk Category: High Risk

Recent surge in phishing campaigns targeting tech and energy sectors

Abuse of trusted npm packages and CDNs for malicious purposes

High number of malicious packages (175) with significant downloads (26,000)

Automated tools used by threat actors to generate and publish packages

Historical context of similar attacks leveraging open-source ecosystems

Potential for significant credential theft and data breaches

Risk of business email compromise (BEC) leading to financial loss

Operational disruptions due to compromised accounts and systems

Reputational damage to targeted firms and the broader tech industry

Regulatory implications if sensitive data is exposed or misused

Implement strict monitoring and auditing of npm package usage

Adopt secure coding practices and educate developers on risks

Establish a layered defense strategy with technical controls against phishing

Engage with npm and other registries to report and remove malicious packages

Conduct regular security assessments of software supply chain practices