MalwareJun 11, 2026
One more malicious npm package spotted: "hex-type@3.0.2" - part of the ongoing MicrosoftSystem64...
Malicious npm package hex-type@3.0.2 discovered as part of MicrosoftSystem64 RAT campaign.
Summary
A new malicious npm package, 'hex-type@3.0.2', has been identified as part of the ongoing MicrosoftSystem64 RAT campaign. This campaign is designed to exfiltrate sensitive data, utilizing HuggingFace as a command and control channel. The discovery highlights continued risks within the open-source software supply chain.
Indicators of Compromise
- malware — MicrosoftSystem64 RAT
- domain — huggingface.co
- url — https://huggingface.co/
Entities
npm (product)hex-type@3.0.2 (product)HuggingFace (vendor)