A typosquat of the rust_decimal crate specifically targeted GitLab CI environments by checking for the GITLAB_CI environment variable, then downloading a Mythic framework agent (a red team tool indicating APT-level targeting). The attacker impersonated a known Rust developer.
PACKAGE_NAME_MISMATCH detects naming deviation from legitimate package
| Tool | Verdict | Details |
|---|---|---|
| OSS Risk Guard | Caught | PACKAGE_NAME_MISMATCH detects naming deviation from legitimate package |
| Socket | Caught | Typosquatting detection across ecosystems |
| Snyk | Missed | No typosquatting detection |
| Sonatype (Nexus) | Missed | Weaker ecosystem coverage |
| Black Duck | Missed | No typosquatting detection |
| Endor Labs | Missed | No typosquatting detection |