
Ever wondered how hackers target sensitive information across digital landscapes teeming with open-source packages? As cyber threats evolve, open-source ecosystems become alluring targets for cybercriminals using sophisticated methods. Sonatype reported a staggering 188% annual surge in malicious packages by Q2 2025, highlighting an alarming trend. This investigation delves into how open-source communities like npm and PyPI encounter creeping threats, unraveling