What caused the Axios supply chain attack ?

Compromised maintainer account led to fake npm publishes with malicious postinstall scripts downloading a RAT.

Does pnpm 10 prevent supply chain attacks like Axios?

It blocks install scripts by default and delays new releases, cutting execution risk – but pair it with lockfiles.

Should developers switch from npm to pnpm after Axios?

Yes, for better safeguards and speed; start with workspaces and explicit build allows.

Axios Hack Proves Lockfiles Aren't Enough – pnpm 10 Steps Up

Your next npm install could hand hackers your keys. The Axios supply chain attack lasted hours but exposed lockfile myths – and why pnpm 10 isn't just hype.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 3 min read

Malicious Axios npm package downloading RAT during install

⚡ Key Takeaways

Lockfiles pin versions but fail on graph changes or deletes – not foolproof. 𝕏
pnpm 10 blocks postinstall scripts by default, dodging Axios-style attacks. 𝕏
Supply chain hits like this profit security vendors; real fix needs ecosystem changes. 𝕏

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