Oops, No Victims: the Largest Supply Chain Attack Stole 5 Cents
Posted4 months agoActive4 months ago
securityalliance.orgTechstory
skepticalmixed
Debate
40/100
Supply Chain AttackSecurityBlockchain
Key topics
Supply Chain Attack
Security
Blockchain
A massive supply chain attack on npm was discovered, but the attacker only stole a minimal amount, raising suspicions.
Snapshot generated from the HN discussion
Discussion Activity
Light discussionFirst comment
3m
Peak period
1
0-1h
Avg / period
1
Key moments
- 01Story posted
Sep 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM EDT
4 months ago
Step 01 - 02First comment
Sep 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM EDT
3m after posting
Step 02 - 03Peak activity
1 comments in 0-1h
Hottest window of the conversation
Step 03 - 04Latest activity
Sep 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM EDT
4 months ago
Step 04
Generating AI Summary...
Analyzing up to 500 comments to identify key contributors and discussion patterns
ID: 45173410Type: storyLast synced: 11/17/2025, 6:06:09 PM
Want the full context?
Jump to the original sources
Read the primary article or dive into the live Hacker News thread when you're ready.
This is done intentionally to stay off everyone's radar...before stealing a lot more money.