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MALFEX npm Package 'imgdecode' Hides Shellcode Loader in Windows Native Addon

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious npm package that's part of a recently disclosed software supply chain attack campaign dubbed MALFEX. The package, named "imgdecode," was uploaded to the package registry on September 30, 2026, by a user named "malfexteste8." It has been downloaded 979 times as of writing and is still available on npm as of writing. The latest version of

The Hacker News · October 17, 2026

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Google updates Location asset requirements without changing enforcement

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Alby Hub Critical Flaw Could Let Attackers Take Over Internet-Exposed Bitcoin Wallets

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U.S. Agencies Accuse China AI Firms of Distilling Claude, GPT, Gemini, and Grok

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