The npm module named 'node-ipc' contained malicious code that destroys data on the disk

The article discusses a serious vulnerability in the NPM package 'node-ipc,' which was exploited in the PeaceNotWar platform. Due to this vulnerability, malicious code injected into applications could allow attackers to access sensitive user data. Experts emphasize that this incident highlights the importance of monitoring used dependencies and regularly updating them. In light of the increasing threats in the JavaScript ecosystem, developers should adopt security practices such as code scanning while ensuring not only the security of their applications but also the sources from which they download packages. In the final part of the article, the author outlines various protective measures and suggests how to safeguard projects against similar threats in the future.