N. Korean Hackers Spread 1,700 Malicious Packages Across npm, PyPI, Go, Rust

North Korean hackers have launched an unprecedented supply chain attack, distributing over 1,700 malicious packages across major software repositories including npm, PyPI, Go, and Rust. The campaign represents a massive escalation in targeting open-source software ecosystems that developers worldwide rely on for building applications. This attack highlights growing concerns about software supply chain security as state-sponsored actors increasingly target the tools and libraries that form the foundation of modern software development.