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Our plan for a more secure npm supply chain

Addressing a surge in package registry attacks, GitHub is strengthening npm’s security with stricter authentication, granular tokens, and enhanced trusted publishing to restore trust in the open source ecosystem. Open source software is the bedrock of the modern software industry. Its collaborative nature and vast ecosystem empower developers worldwide, driving […]

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Nimbus Manticore Deploys New Malware Targeting Europe

Since early 2025, Check Point Research (CPR) has tracked waves of Nimbus Manticore activity. Known as **UNC1549 or Smoke** **Sandstorm,** Nimbus Manticore is a mature Iran-nexus APT group that primarily targets aerospace and defense organizations in the Middle East and Europe. Some of its operations were also previously described as the _Iranian DreamJob_ campaign. […]

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