npm-postinstall-attack-scanner

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Detect npm supply chain attacks that use the postinstall + hidden dependency pattern to deliver malware. Built in response to the axios maintainer account takeover (2026-03-31). Scans lockfiles, ode_modules, postinstall scripts, version ranges, and npm cache across 5 phases. Returns actionable remediation steps when issues are found.

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15 August 2026