Axios
Axios, developed by Matt Zabriskie, is a widely-used JavaScript HTTP client library known for its promise-based architecture and support for both browser and Node.js environments.
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2- Regulatory ActionApr 4, 2026
axios@1.14.1 package was hijacked on npm through a compromised maintainer account
View source - Research MilestoneApr 3, 2026
Suffered a supply chain attack via social engineering, leading to malicious versions (axios@1.7.7, axios@1.7.8) being published to npm.
View source- attack vector:
- social_engineering
- malicious versions:
- 1.7.7,1.7.8
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4Block Compromised NPM/PyPI Packages Automatically with attach-guard
-A new Claude Code plugin uses PreToolUse hooks to automatically block compromised packages like the recent axios hijack before they install.
78 relevanceAxios Supply Chain Attack Highlights AI-Powered Social Engineering Threat to Open Source
-The recent Axios npm package supply chain attack was initiated by highly sophisticated social engineering targeting a developer. This incident signals
85 relevanceAxios NPM Package Under Active Supply Chain Attack, Potentially Impacts 100M+ Weekly Installs
-The widely-used JavaScript HTTP client library Axios may be compromised via a malicious dependency in its latest release, exhibiting malware-like beha
99 relevanceThe Axios 1.14.1 Attack: Why Claude Code Users Must Audit Their Lockfiles Now
-A compromised version of axios (1.14.1) is a supply chain attack targeting AI-assisted workflows. Check your lockfiles immediately.
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Sentiment History
| Week | Avg Sentiment | Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-W14 | -0.60 | 4 |