Liran Tal • 8/19/2019

npm security tips to keep you safe of malicious modules

This article details critical npm security tips, focusing on minimizing attack surfaces by disabling package run-scripts (like postinstall) to prevent arbitrary command execution. It references real incidents like eslint-scope and crossenv, advising due diligence on modules, cautious upgrading, and using the --ignore-scripts flag or .npmrc configuration to enhance safety.

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