Published Oct 29, 2026, 6:26 AM ET · Updated 15 days ago · 1 source
GitHub Launches npm Firewall to Block Malicious Packages Before Installation
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GitHub has announced that it's introducing a new package firewall as a preview to block installation of suspicious npm packages during installation time. "The firewall inspects both metadata requests and package downloads for signs of malicious activity, acting as an install-time policy gate," GitHub said. The feature, which currently supports only npm packages, is available in public preview