OTX Threat: Node.js: Old Technique Makes a Comeback

A resurgence in Node.js abuse has been observed since February 2026, targeting government departments, technology companies, and hotels. Attackers leverage the legitimate, signed node.exe binary to execute malicious JavaScript payloads, evading signature-based detection. In one intrusion at an Asian technology company, attackers downloaded the official Node.js installer after repeated payload bloc Sectors: Technology, Finance, Government