npm, PyPI, and RubyGems Packages Discovered Sending Developer Data to Discord Channels
Cyber security researchers have uncovered multiple malicious packages distributed through npm, PyPI, and RubyGems that secretly send stolen developer data to Discord channels. The attackers use Discord webhooks as a command-and-control (C2) mechanism, exploiting their simplicity and lack of authentication requirements. Since webhook URLs are “write-only,” defenders cannot easily review or delete the stolen data once it’s transmitted.