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# [The Shai-Hulud Worm: Dissecting the Self-Spreading Malware Attack on the NPM Ecosystem](https://blog.harekrishnarai.me/the-shai-hulud-worm-dissecting-the-self-spreading-malware-attack-on-the-npm-ecosystem?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn about the Shai-Hulud worm, a groundbreaking self-propagating malware that targeted the npm ecosystem, its impact, and protective measures

Sep 18, 2025 · 14 min read · blog.harekrishnarai.me  
Updated Sep 20, 2025  
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-   [#shai-hulud](https://hashnode.com/tag/shai-hulud)
-   [#software-supply-chain-security](https://hashnode.com/tag/software-supply-chain-security)
-   [#npm](https://hashnode.com/tag/npm)
-   [#packages](https://hashnode.com/tag/packages)

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[Hare Krishna Rai](https://hashnode.com/@harekrishnarai)

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Securing the Future of Software Supply Chains & AI

Specialized in uncovering vulnerabilities within software supply chains and dependency ecosystems. Creator of SCAGoat and other open-source security tools. Speaker at Black Hat, DEF CON, and AppSec conferences with research on malicious package detection, dependency confusion, and CI/CD security.

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