Compromised AsyncAPI npm Packages Deliver Multi-Stage Botnet Malware

Four compromised npm packages in the @asyncapi namespace have been observed distributing a multi-stage botnet loader, according to findings from OX Security, SafeDep, Socket, and StepSecurity.

The affected packages are listed below –

@asyncapi/generator-helpers@1.1.1
@asyncapi/generator-components@0.7.1
@asyncapi/generator@3.3.1
@asyncapi/specs(v6.11.2, v6.11.2-alpha.1)

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