Researchers in cybersecurity have identified a series of malicious Go modules designed to inflict severe damage on Linux systems. These modules, while appearing legitimate, harbor obfuscated code that retrieves destructive payloads capable of completely overwriting a system’s primary disk. The identified packages include:

• github.com/truthfulpharm/prototransform
• github.com/blankloggia/go-mcp
• github.com/steelpoor/tlsproxy

According to Kush Pandya, a researcher from Socket, the modules check if the operating system is Linux and then use the wget command to fetch a malicious payload. This payload is a shell script that wipes the primary disk by overwriting it with zeros, effectively rendering the machine unbootable.

"This destructive method inhibits any chance of data recovery as it directly and irreversibly erases data," Pandya stated. He emphasized the critical threat posed by supply-chain attacks, noting that seemingly trustworthy code can lead to catastrophic outcomes.

In addition to these Go modules, there has been a rise in malicious npm packages targeting cryptocurrency wallets. These packages have been found to steal mnemonic seed phrases and private keys, collectively downloaded over 6,800 times since their release in 2024. Examples of these npm packages include:

• crypto-encrypt-ts
• react-native-scrollpageviewtest
• bankingbundleserv

There has also been a discovery of Python packages in the PyPI repository that siphon mnemonic seed phrases from users, alongside others that exploit Gmail for data exfiltration and remote command execution. The minimal detection of these malicious activities is partly because attackers leverage trusted services like Gmail, making it difficult for corporate security systems to flag such traffic as suspicious.

In response to these risks, developers are encouraged to actively verify the authenticity of packages, regularly audit dependencies, and implement strict controls on access to sensitive credentials. "Monitor unusual outbound connections, especially SMTP traffic," cautioned Olivia Brown from Socket, reinforcing not to trust packages simply based on their historical presence or popularity.

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