npm’s Update to Harden Their Supply Chain, and Points to Consider
npm’s Update to Harden Their Supply Chain, and Points to Consider
13 February 2026
In December 2025, in response to the Sha1-Hulud incident, npm completed a major authentication overhaul intended to reduce supply-chain attacks. While the overhaul is a solid step forward, the changes don’t make npm projects immune from supply-chain attacks. npm is still susceptible to malware attacks – here’s what you need to know for a safer Node community.
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