A fake scoped npm package @typescript_eslinter/eslint mimicked the legitimate @typescript-eslint, exploiting the visual similarity between scoped and unscoped package names. Both were receiving hundreds of downloads daily before detection.
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) | Caught | Nexus Firewall typosquatting detection |
| Black Duck | Missed | No typosquatting detection |
| Endor Labs | Missed | No typosquatting detection |