Elastic Security Labs identified a malicious npm package, @apexacc/cli, which led us to an operation posing as a Web3 accelerator. That operation had spent months building a public presence, targeting cryptocurrency start-ups and founders with offers of free AI credits and coding tools, along with security audits. The group also advertised an in-person event through a dedicated invitation page, adding to its efforts to appear legitimate.
Auditing the auditor: Unmasking Apex Accelerator
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