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Axios 1.14.1: The NPM Hijack That Stole Your SSH Keys in Seconds

Ever wonder if that quick 'npm install axios@latest' just handed your AWS keys to a stranger? On March 31, 2026, it did—for 40 million weekly users.

DevTools Feed Apr 03, 2026 3 min read

⚡ Key Takeaways

[email protected] hijack used account takeover and fake dep to drop RATs stealing creds in seconds.
Standard tools like npm audit lagged 12+ hours; need pre-install behavioral checks.
AI dev agents explode risk—tools like Ward target this, but watch for vendor upsells.

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#RAT malware #axios supply chain attack #dependency hijack #npm-security

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Originally reported by dev.to