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Secure Software2 min readJune 11, 2026

GitHub to Disable npm Install Scripts by Default to Stop Supply Chain Attacks

Attackers have been exploiting npm install scripts to inject malicious code into software supply chains, and GitHub's move to disable these scripts by default will significantly reduce this attack vector. You should audit your current npm dependencies and

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