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Mar 31, 2026 · Information Security

Axios Supply‑Chain Attack: 300 Million Weekly Downloads, Remote‑Control Trojan Inserted

The widely used Axios library, with 300 million weekly installs, was compromised through a short‑lived npm supply‑chain attack that injected a postinstall trojan delivering cross‑platform malware and a C2 callback, prompting detailed mitigation and long‑term prevention guidance.