A wave of malicious code targeting the dYdX cryptocurrency exchange compromised user wallets and backdoored devices, according to security researchers, while the State Department announced it would delete pre-2025 posts from its X accounts. In other news, a suicide bombing in Islamabad killed 31 people, and political tensions are rising as Republicans express concern over shifting voter sentiment.
Researchers from security firm Socket revealed that open-source packages published on the npm and PyPI repositories were laced with code designed to steal wallet credentials from dYdX developers and backend systems. The compromised packages, including npm (dydxprotocolv4-client-js) versions 3.4.1 and 1.22.1, put all applications using them at risk, leading to complete wallet compromise and irreversible cryptocurrency theft, according to Ars Technica. The attack affected developers testing with real credentials and production end-users.
Meanwhile, the State Department confirmed to NPR that it would remove all posts from its public X accounts made before President Trump returned to office on January 20, 2025. The posts will be internally archived, but no longer publicly visible. Staff members were informed that those seeking to view the older posts would need to file a Freedom of Information Act request, according to a State Department employee.
In Pakistan, a suicide bombing at a mosque in Islamabad resulted in the deaths of 31 people and injured over 170 others, NPR reported. The attack, the deadliest in Islamabad in over a decade, occurred on February 6, 2026, and followed a November blast outside a courthouse that killed 12 people.
On the political front, Republicans are reportedly concerned that President Donald Trump's slipping support on immigration and the economy could impact the midterm elections, according to Fortune. The performance by Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican global music star and outspoken critic of Trump's immigration policies, is expected to underscore the political and cultural divide.
In related developments, the rise of Large Language Models (LLMs) continues to transform the tech landscape. According to Hacker News, LLMs are evolving rapidly, with coding agents now capable of autonomously coordinating and completing tasks. This shift has led to a decline in the use of platforms like Stack Overflow, as developers increasingly turn to tools like ChatGPT for assistance.
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