The Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacking organization, has intensified its activities within the npm registry, deploying six new malicious packages aimed at deceiving software developers. According to cybersecurity firm Socket, these packages are designed to disrupt workflows and steal credentials. This latest campaign follows previous incidents where the group has impersonated legitimate npm packages, raising concerns about the security of the platform. Additionally, during a recent G7 foreign ministers' meeting, there were discussions condemning North Korea's military support to Russia and expressing serious concerns over its cryptocurrency theft activities.