Incident Analysis
xrpl.js npm Backdoor April 2025 Incident Analysis
A stolen Ripple-adjacent npm token pushed key-stealing versions of xrpl.js. Timeline, payload structure, and what XRPL integrators should do next.
Feb 9, 20267 min read
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A stolen Ripple-adjacent npm token pushed key-stealing versions of xrpl.js. Timeline, payload structure, and what XRPL integrators should do next.
A phished maintainer token pushed a private-key-stealing backdoor into @solana/web3.js 1.95.6/1.95.7. Full mechanics and post-incident recommendations.
A phishing-obtained GitHub token published a wallet drainer as @ledgerhq/connect-kit in Dec 2023. What the incident tells us about Web3 supply chain trust.
A leaked maintainer token published three trojanized versions of @lottiefiles/lottie-player to npm, targeting wallet drains. Here is the mechanics.
Smart contracts import code from unaudited libraries, creating supply chain risks that have already led to billions in losses. The Web3 ecosystem needs better tooling.
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