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Malware2025

Shai Hulud

8Rules
7References
1Folders
2026-01-24Latest
Summary

Shai Hulud is tracked here as a malware family or toolset with 8 Sigma detections spanning 2025. Coverage centers on linux / process_creation, windows / process_creation, linux / file_event.

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Shai-Hulud Malicious GitHub Workflow Creation

Detects creation of shai-hulud-workflow.yml file associated with Shai Hulud worm targeting NPM supply chain attack that exfiltrates GitHub secrets

LinuxFile Event
TA0003 · PersistenceTA0006 · Credential AccessT1552.001 · Credentials In FilesTA0009 · Collection+2
Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems)Wed Sep 242025
Emerging Threathighexperimental

Shai-Hulud 2.0 Malicious NPM Package Installation

Detects the command-line installation of specific malicious npm packages and versions associated with the Shai-Hulud 2.0 supply chain attack.

WindowsProcess Creation
TA0001 · Initial AccessTA0002 · ExecutionT1195.002 · Compromise Software Supply Chaindetection.emerging-threats
Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems)Fri Nov 282025
Emerging Threathighexperimental

Shai-Hulud 2.0 Malicious NPM Package Installation - Linux

Detects the command-line installation of specific malicious npm packages and versions associated with the Shai-Hulud 2.0 supply chain attack.

LinuxProcess Creation
TA0001 · Initial AccessTA0002 · ExecutionT1195.002 · Compromise Software Supply Chaindetection.emerging-threats
Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems)Fri Nov 282025
Emerging Threathighexperimental

Shai-Hulud Malicious Bun Execution

Detects the execution of `bun_environment.js` via the Bun runtime, a behavior associated with the Shai-Hulud "Second Coming" NPM supply chain attack. The malware uses a `setup_bun.js` script to install the Bun runtime if not present, and then executes the malicious `bun_environment.js` payload.

WindowsProcess Creation
T1195.002 · Compromise Software Supply ChainT1203 · Exploitation for Client ExecutionTA0002 · ExecutionTA0001 · Initial Access+1
Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems)Tue Nov 252025
Emerging Threathighexperimental

Shai-Hulud Malicious Bun Execution - Linux

Detects the execution of `bun_environment.js` via the Bun runtime, a behavior associated with the Shai-Hulud "Second Coming" NPM supply chain attack. The malware uses a `setup_bun.js` script to install the Bun runtime if not present, and then executes the malicious `bun_environment.js` payload.

LinuxProcess Creation
T1195.002 · Compromise Software Supply ChainT1203 · Exploitation for Client ExecutionTA0002 · ExecutionTA0001 · Initial Access+1
Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems)Tue Nov 252025
Emerging Threathighexperimental

Shai-Hulud Malware Indicators - Linux

Detects potential Shai-Hulud malware indicators based on specific command line arguments associated with its execution.

LinuxProcess Creation
TA0002 · ExecutionT1059 · Command and Scripting Interpreterdetection.emerging-threats
Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems)Tue Nov 252025
Emerging Threathighexperimental

Shai-Hulud Malware Indicators - Windows

Detects potential Shai-Hulud malware indicators based on specific command line arguments associated with its execution.

WindowsProcess Creation
TA0002 · ExecutionT1059 · Command and Scripting Interpreterdetection.emerging-threats
Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems)Tue Nov 252025
Emerging Threathighexperimental

Shai-Hulud NPM Package Malicious Exfiltration via Curl

Detects potential Shai Hulud NPM package attack attempting to exfiltrate data via curl to external webhook sites.

LinuxProcess Creation
TA0010 · ExfiltrationT1041 · Exfiltration Over C2 ChannelTA0009 · CollectionT1005 · Data from Local System+1
Swachchhanda Shrawan Poudel (Nextron Systems)Wed Sep 242025
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