09/17/2025
❓What if the software building blocks you trust were secretly poisoned?
❓What if one “safe” download gave hackers the keys to your kingdom?
That’s what just happened with CrowdStrike’s npm packages in a massive supply chain attack.
Think of npm packages as Lego bricks developers snap together to build apps. Hackers slipped in bad bricks — and when used, they stole passwords, cloud tokens, and spread the infection further.
⚠️ Key takeaways:
CrowdStrike’s main platform is safe — this was limited to developer tools.
Supply chain attacks target the trust we place in “ingredients” of software.
Every business needs to check dependencies, rotate credentials, and monitor pipelines.
This isn’t a headline — it’s a wake-up call.
💡 One weak link can unravel the whole chain.