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developer-tech.com

Replit deploys Socket Firewall to secure AI development fullstack

Replit integrates Socket Firewall into its IDE to block malicious packages in real time during AI-assisted development.

Companies:Socket
Media MentionJun 11, 2026

Safeguard.sh Blog

TrapDoor Crypto Stealer Supply Chain Attack - May 2026

Safeguard.sh analyzes the TrapDoor attack, referencing Socket's disclosure and detection methods.

Companies:Socket
Media MentionMay 26, 2026

SecurityBrief

Socket raises USD $60 million to tackle code risks

Socket raises $60M Series C at $1B valuation led by Thrive Capital to secure software supply chains.

Companies:Socket
FundingMay 25, 2026

ForkLog

Socket Uncovers Supply Chain Attack on Cryptocurrency and AI Developers

Socket reports a supply chain attack targeting crypto and AI developers.

Companies:Socket
Media MentionMay 25, 2026

Menlo Times

How Socket is Securing AI-Driven Software Development

Socket raises $60M and expands security platform to protect AI-driven development from supply chain attacks.

Companies:Socket
FundingMay 25, 2026

Crypto Economy

Socket Security Flags 34 Malicious Packages Striking Major Crypto Ecosystems - Crypto Economy

Crypto Economy reports on Socket's detection of 34 malicious packages in a campaign targeting crypto ecosystems.

Companies:Socket
Media MentionMay 25, 2026

Glitchwire

Socket Flags 'TrapDoor' Campaign Stealing Crypto Wallets and Cloud Credentials Across npm, PyPI, and Crates.io — Glitchwire

Glitchwire covers Socket's disclosure of the TrapDoor campaign, which steals credentials across multiple package registries.

Companies:Socket
Media MentionMay 24, 2026

Ventureburn

Socket Raises $60M to Strengthen AI Security - Ventureburn

Ventureburn reports on Socket's $60M Series C funding to enhance AI security and supply chain protection.

Companies:Socket
FundingMay 21, 2026

SiliconANGLE

Code security startup Socket raises $60M in funding - SiliconANGLE

SiliconANGLE reports Socket's $60M Series C funding at $1B valuation, with details on platform and plans.

Companies:Socket
FundingMay 21, 2026

Pulse 2.0

Socket: $60 Million Series C Raised At $1 Billion Valuation To Help Enterprises Secure AI-Generated Code

Pulse 2.0 reports Socket's $60M Series C funding, emphasizing protection for AI-generated code.

Companies:Socket
FundingMay 21, 2026

Socket Blog

Socket raises $60M Series C at $1B valuation led by Thrive Capital to secure AI-driven software development

Socket announces $60M Series C funding at $1B valuation led by Thrive Capital to expand software supply chain security for AI-driven development.

Companies:Socket
FundingMay 20, 2026

BleepingComputer

Popular node-ipc npm package compromised to steal credentials

Socket detected the node-ipc compromise and provided analysis.

Companies:Socket
Media MentionMay 15, 2026

BleepingComputer

Shai Hulud attack ships signed malicious TanStack, Mistral npm packages

Socket tracked 416 compromised package artifacts in the Shai Hulud attack.

Companies:SafeDepSocket
Media MentionMay 12, 2026

heise online

Supply chain attack on TanStack: 42 packages compromised | heise online

heise online reports on the TanStack attack, quoting Socket's recommendations for developers.

Companies:Socket
Media MentionMay 12, 2026

The Register

Cache-poisoning caper turns TanStack npm packages toxic

The Register covers the TanStack npm package compromise, mentioning Socket's tracking of the campaign.

Companies:Socket
Media MentionMay 12, 2026

CyberScoop

‘Mini Shai-Hulud’ malware compromises hundreds of open-source packages in sprawling supply-chain attack | CyberScoop

Article about Mini Shai-Hulud malware includes commentary from Snyk's Stephen Thoemmes, highlighting Snyk's role in security research.

Companies:SocketSnyk
Media MentionMay 12, 2026

ITTech Pulse

Socket Acquires Secure Annex to Expand Browser Extension Security

Socket has acquired Secure Annex, a security company focused on browser and editor extension monitoring, and founder John Tuckner joins Socket.

Companies:Socket
AnnouncementApr 29, 2026

SecurityWeek

Dozens of Open VSX Extension Clones Linked to GlassWorm Malware - SecurityWeek

Socket identified 73 suspicious Open VSX extensions linked to GlassWorm malware, with six already activated.

Companies:Socket
Media MentionApr 28, 2026

Socket

Socket Has Acquired Secure Annex

Socket announces its acquisition of Secure Annex to expand extension security across browsers, IDEs, and AI tools.

Companies:Socket
AnnouncementApr 28, 2026

BleepingComputer

GlassWorm malware attacks return via 73 OpenVSX "sleeper" extensions

Socket found a new wave of GlassWorm campaign using sleeper extensions that turn malicious after update.

Companies:Socket
Media MentionApr 27, 2026

Socket

Bitwarden CLI Compromised in Ongoing Checkmarx Supply Chain ...

Socket researchers discovered that Bitwarden CLI was compromised as part of a supply chain attack, affecting millions of users.

Companies:BitwardenSocket
OSS News & ViewsApr 23, 2026

Socket Blog

Introducing Reports: An Extensible Reporting Framework for Socket

Socket launched Reports, a new page in the Socket dashboard providing chart-based views of vulnerabilities, dependencies, and usage across projects. The feature gives security teams better visibility into their software supply chain.

Companies:Socket
AnnouncementApr 22, 2026

Socket Blog

108 Chrome Extensions Linked to Data Exfiltration and Session Theft via Shared C2 Infrastructure

Socket's Threat Research Team identified 108 malicious Chrome extensions operating as a coordinated campaign, stealing credentials, user identities, and browsing data.

Companies:Socket
OSS News & ViewsApr 13, 2026

Help Net Security

Social engineering attacks on open source developers are increasing

Help Net Security reports on the increasing social engineering attacks targeting open source developers, referencing Socket's findings on the Axios compromise.

Companies:Socket
OSS News & ViewsApr 8, 2026

SecurityWeek

North Korean Hackers Target High-Profile Node.js Maintainers

SecurityWeek reports on North Korean threat actors targeting high-profile Node.js maintainers, referencing the Axios supply chain attack.

Companies:Socket
OSS News & ViewsApr 6, 2026

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