A malicious npm package named "indexed-btree" has been observed hiding its malicious behavior within application code rather than using lifecycle scripts, indicating that threat actors are likely shifting tactics in response to recent security controls.

"Indexed-btree is a malicious npm package mimicking the legit sorted-btree package, an ordinary B-tree/indexing utility," Checkmarx said. "



Source: TheHackerNews
Source Link: https://thehackernews.com/2026/09/malicious-npm-package-indexed-btree-hid.html