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A package firewall is available in public preview to inspect npm package metadata and downloads for malware before they reach endpoints like CI/CD hosts or coding agents. github.blog/changelog/2026-1…

GitHub package firewall in public preview - GitHub Changelog

Editor’s note (October 21, 2026): Rewrote the changelog for clarity and added imagery. There’s been a recent flood of malware attacks that exploit systems at package installation time. Agents and…

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Oct 20, 2026 · 5:15 PM UTC

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