The story behind colors.js and faker.js

The bizarre case of the author who corrupted his own npm packages – colors.js and faker.js. Originally reported by Bleeping Computer on Jan 9th the author of npm packages colors.js and faker.js…

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Open-source developer corrupts his own files, impacting millions

Developer sabotages open source modules colors.js and faker.js in NPM, affecting thousands of projects – Born's Tech and Windows World

The story behind colors.js and faker.js

The story behind colors.js and faker.js

Open source maintainer pulls the plug on npm packages colors and faker, now what?

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Malicious modifications to open source projects affecting thousands - Sysdig Secure – Sysdig

Malicious modifications to open source projects affecting thousands - Sysdig Secure – Sysdig

Faker.js' which caused damage all over the world by the author's own destruction changed to a community-led project - GIGAZINE

The Faker.js Saga Continues –

Faker.js' which caused damage all over the world by the author's own destruction changed to a community-led project - GIGAZINE

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Open Source — A Horror Story. What happened to Faker.js and its…, by Alex Streza

Developer Bricks Open-Source Apps Colors and Faker, Causes Chaos