What are the best ways to secure npm installs?

Switch to Deno for ironclad security, Bun for Node compat, or pnpm v10 to block scripts. Fallback: npm config with ignore-scripts=true.

Deno vs Bun vs pnpm: which for supply chain attacks?

Deno wins overall—SRI + no perms. Bun/Bun-level script block + CommonJS. pnpm same script safety, no runtime change.

How common are npm package hijacks?

Alarming—weekly. High downloads hide them. Community catches in days; secure tools buy time.

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Npm's Hijack Epidemic: Time to Ditch the Defaults with Deno, Bun, or pnpm

Developers have long trusted npm's download stats as a safety net. But with hijacks spiking, it's time to wake up—Deno, Bun, and pnpm offer real defenses that npm ignores.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 3 min read

Hacker tampering with npm package code while locks shatter around it

⚡ Key Takeaways

Npm's defaults run arbitrary code on install—switch to Deno, Bun, or pnpm to block it. 𝕏
High downloads don't equal safety; use checksums and trust policies to verify packages. 𝕏
Harden npm minimally with ignore-scripts=true, but runtimes/package managers are the real fix. 𝕏

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