Microsoft Warns Developers About Malicious Next.js Repositories

Microsoft has warned developers about a coordinated campaign targeting them using malicious repositories disguised as legitimate Next.js projects and technical assessments to deceive victims into execution. The attack establishes persistent access to compromised machines by blending job-themed lures into routine developer workflows. The activity is part of a broader cluster of threats leveraging employment-related themes to increase the likelihood of successful infection. No specific dates, technical indicators, or CVE IDs were mentioned in the reported details. The impact includes unauthorized access and potential long-term control over affected systems.