npm 12 Disables Install Scripts by Default to Reduce Supply Chain Risk
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GitHub has officially announced the release of npm version 12 with install scripts disabled by default, along with deprecating granular access tokens (GATs) designed to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA). The Microsoft-owned subsidiary noted that the following npm install behaviors that used to run automatically before have been made opt-in – allowScripts defaults to off, meaning dependency …
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