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Security demonstration package for educational purposes - DO NOT USE IN PRODUCTION
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⚠️ SECURITY DEMONSTRATION PACKAGE - FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY ⚠️
This package is a security demonstration tool created for educational purposes to illustrate supply chain attack risks in the npm ecosystem.
Purpose
This package demonstrates how:
- Malicious packages can be disguised with legitimate-sounding names
- Typosquatting attacks work (using names similar to popular packages)
- Code can be executed immediately via npx
- Users should always verify package sources before installation
What This Package Does
When executed, this package displays a warning message to demonstrate that arbitrary code has been executed on your system. In a real attack scenario, malicious code could:
- Steal credentials or environment variables
- Exfiltrate data
- Install backdoors
- Modify files
Educational Use Cases
- Security awareness training
- Demonstrating supply chain security risks
- Teaching secure development practices
- Red team exercises (with proper authorization)
Security Best Practices
Always:
- Verify package names carefully before installing
- Check package reputation, download counts, and maintainers
- Review package contents when possible
- Use tools like
npm auditand security scanners - Pin dependency versions and use lock files
- Monitor your dependencies for suspicious changes
Disclaimer
DO NOT USE THIS PACKAGE IN PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENTS
This package is for demonstration and education only. It should only be used in controlled environments with proper authorization for security training purposes.
License
MIT
