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Cybersecurity2 min readSeptember 3, 2026

Attackers Turn Trusted Node.js Runtime Into Malware Delivery Tool in Targeted Attacks

Attackers are exploiting the legitimacy of Node.js runtime to deliver malware in targeted campaigns, using the trusted tool as a cover for malicious payloads that bypass traditional security defenses. You should implement strict controls over Node.js exec

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