From ‘Code Red’ to ‘Nothingburger’: Was the NPM Exploit Overhyped?
A recent NPM supply chain attack sparked brief panic in the crypto community, raising fears of widespread fund theft. While some dismissed the exploit as minor, security experts emphasized it as a wake-up call for develo...
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