20+ Popular NPM Packages Compromised (Chalk, Debug, Strip-ANSI, Color-Convert, Wrap-ANSI...)

Massive supply chain attack targeting NPM packages affects 20+ popular JavaScript libraries including debug, chalk, ansi-styles, color-convert, and strip-ansi. Attack compromised maintainer account to inject malicious code designed to steal cryptocurrency wallets and redirect blockchain transactions. Affected packages are downloaded billions of times weekly, making this a critical supply chain compromise. Malicious code specifically targets cryptocurrency users. Attack demonstrates significant risk to JavaScript ecosystem and cryptocurrency security.