Open source package with 1M monthly downloads stole user credentials
The 'element-data' npm package was silently stealing user credentials at massive scale. If it's in your stack, stop reading and go check right now.
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The 'element-data' npm package was silently stealing user credentials at massive scale. If it's in your stack, stop reading and go check right now.
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