OTX Threat: jscrambler npm Package Compromised in Supply Chain Attack

A malicious release of the jscrambler npm package (version 8.14.0) was published on July 11, 2026, introducing hidden native binaries that execute automatically during installation. The compromised package added an undocumented preinstall hook executing dist/setup.js, which deploys platform-specific binaries for Linux, macOS, and Windows embedded in an obfuscated CSI container. The payload is a Ru Sectors: Technology