The Axios npm supply chain incident: fake dependency, real backdoor

On March 31, 2026, two malicious Axios versions (1.14.1 and 0.30.4) were briefly published to npm via a compromised maintainer account. The only change performed was the addition of a trojanized dependency, whose postinstall script deployed a cross‑platform RAT (for macOS, Windows, and Linux). Although the Axios packages were removed within hours, multiple hits were … Continue reading The Axios npm supply chain incident: fake dependency, real backdoor →

Capture the Kerberos Flag: Detecting Kerberos Anomalies

Kerberos is one of the most common protocols in organizations that utilize Windows Active Directory, and an essential part of Windows authentication used to verify the identity of a user or a host [1]. As such, Kerberos is often a target for adversaries trying to either steal or forge Kerberos tickets [2]. In this blog … Continue reading Capture the Kerberos Flag: Detecting Kerberos Anomalies →

How to hunt & defend against Business Email Compromise (BEC)

Business email compromise (BEC) remains a commonly utilized tactic that serves as leverage for adversaries to gain access to user resources or company information. Depending on the end goals of the adversaries, and on the compromised user’s business role - the potential impact can vary from simply accessing sensitive information (e.g., from emails, files uploaded … Continue reading How to hunt & defend against Business Email Compromise (BEC) →