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Malicious npm Package Turns Hugging Face Into Malware CDN and Exfiltration Backend

📅 23 April 2026 at 19:30 UTC📰 Cyber Security NewsView original source ↗
Malicious npm Package Turns Hugging Face Into Malware CDN and Exfiltration Backend

A rogue npm package named js-logger-pack has been caught quietly turning Hugging Face, a widely trusted AI model hosting platform, into both a malware delivery network and a stolen data storage backend. The campaign marks a clear shift in how attackers abuse legitimate cloud services to run supply chain attacks while staying hidden. The package appeared harmless […] The post Malicious npm Package Turns Hugging Face Into Malware CDN and Exfiltration Backend appeared first on Cyber Security News.

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🔍Threat Overview

A malicious npm package, js-logger-pack, compromised Hugging Face's infrastructure, turning it into a malware delivery network and exfiltration backend.

⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Hugging Face
Attack Vectors
npm package
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: critical
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Monitor npm package updates for suspicious activity
2Verify dependencies and update to latest versions
3Implement security audits on third-party software usage
📦Affected Products
Hugging Face's AI model hosting platform

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