npm packages

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Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover npm packages in the context of security threats and Windows IoT development. One thread details a supply chain attack where popular npm packages like "is" and linting tools were compromised, affecting both cross-platform and Windows environments, raising concerns about open-source repository security and developer supply chain risks. Another thread explores Microsoft's support for Node.js on Windows 10 IoT Core, enabling developers to use npm packages for building IoT solutions on devices like Raspberry Pi 2. These topics highlight npm packages' role in Windows development and the importance of security in package management.
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    Npm Supply Chain Attack: Malware Campaign Compromises Popular Packages & Developer Security

    The npm JavaScript ecosystem has once again been rocked by a coordinated malware campaign, this time targeting both cross-platform and Windows-specific environments through widely trusted packages. The incident, centered around the highly popular "is" package and several linting tools associated...
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    Bringing Node.js to Windows 10 IoT Core

    Microsoft is making big Link Removed in the Internet of Things (IoT). Windows 10 IoT will power a range of intelligent, connected IoT devices. From small devices like gateways, to mobile point-of-sale to powerful industry devices like robotics and specialty medical devices. At the //build...
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