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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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    Claude Code 2.1.288 Fixes Dangerous rm Bypass, but npm Stable Lags

    Anthropic's Claude Code agent has a safety check that is supposed to stop it from wiping out your home directory, your project folder or the root of your filesystem, even when you've told it to stop asking permission. Until version 2.1.288, you could get past that check by putting the delete...
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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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