MetaMask Assures Safety Amid Massive NPM Supply Chain Attack

MetaMask users can breathe easy – the popular wallet provider has confirmed it’s not affected by the major NPM supply chain attack that sent shockwaves across the crypto developer ecosystem this week.

The reassurance came shortly after Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet issued a public warning. He advised users to avoid onchain transactions due to a major compromise in the JavaScript NPM ecosystem.

But MetaMask acted quickly to calm its user base. “You do not need to be scared,” the team wrote in a statement on X. They confirmed that multiple layers of defense are already in place to protect MetaMask’s code and users.

Why MetaMask Says It’s Safe

The wallet team outlined several protections:

• Strict version locking and manual code reviews prevent malicious code from entering production.
• LavaMoat, a JavaScript security tool, sandboxed any unexpected behavior even if malicious code somehow made it through.
• Blockaid – a built-in real-time threat detection system, flags malicious dapps and addresses as soon as they appear.

Together, these tools cover both the development and runtime environments, giving MetaMask users an extra layer of security. “We work tirelessly to protect you,” the team wrote.

The Larger Cyber Threat

Earlier on Monday, Ledger’s Guillemet warned of an ongoing large-scale supply chain attack. He revealed that a popular developer’s NPM account had been hijacked, allowing attackers to inject harmful code into widely used JavaScript packages.

These packages, downloaded over 1 billion times are core to many websites and apps, including some in crypto. The injected code silently swapped crypto addresses, rerouting funds without the user’s knowledge.

Researchers, including @0x_ultra, noted that critical packages like chalk had been compromised. These tools see more than 2 billion downloads per week.

The attack appears to have started via a phishing email sent to the original developer. It directed them to a fake site that mimicked npmjs.com, tricking them into handing over credentials.

MetaMask Sets a Security Example

As concerns continue across the Web3 ecosystem, MetaMask stands out for its proactive response and layered security model.

While many projects may need time to audit or patch their software, MetaMask’s setup already accounted for this kind of risk. Its approach shows how crypto apps can protect users, even when the open-source world gets compromised.

“If you use MetaMask, you’re safe from this attack,” the team reiterated.

Meanwhile, developers using NPM have been urged to double-check recent updates, audit dependencies, and roll back any changes from the last 24 hours.

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@GuarEmperor

about 2 months ago

💥BREAKING: NPM ATTACK HACKERS ONLY MADE $496.63 SO FAR! https://t.co/lgrwyGrN6h

Crypto Rover

@rovercrc

about 2 months ago

🚨JUST IN: Researcher @4484 grouped the attacker’s wallets on @arkham under an entity named “NPM attack.” The data shows the attacker managed to steal only $66. https://t.co/RsuZwUTvlj

SolanaFloor

@SolanaFloor

about 2 months ago