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North Korean Hackers Publish 108 Malicious Packages and Extensions in PolinRider Campaign

The Hacker News
· July 4, 2026

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North Korean hackers have published 108 malicious packages and browser extensions as part of a campaign called PolinRider. These malicious components are available on various platforms, including npm, Packagist, Go, and Google Chrome. The campaign is linked to the same threat actors responsible for the Contagious Interview campaign. The PolinRider campaign is still ongoing, with the threat actors likely to continue uploading new malicious packages. This is achieved by compromising the accounts of package maintainers, allowing them to publish malicious content. The campaign's continued activity suggests that new malicious packages will emerge.

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