# Fake Web3 Accelerator Spreads Malware via npm, Hijacks AI Agent Traffic

A fraudulent Web3 accelerator is using malicious npm packages to distribute malware and hijack traffic involving AI agents, according to The Hacker News. The campaign highlights supply-chain risks in open-source package registries and emerging threats targeting AI tooling.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Security
- [The Hacker News](https://thehackernews.com/2026/10/fake-web3-accelerator-uses-npm-packages.html) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:36:40 +0530