Malware in screenshot-desktop
What's happening and what to do
An attacker can take full control of a computer where this package is installed, so any secrets or keys on it may be stolen. The package is malicious and removing it may not remove everything it installed. npm package screenshot-desktop, version 1.16.0. Treat any machine with it as fully compromised, rotate all secrets and keys from a different computer, remove the package, and check for signs of compromise.
AI summary of the sources on this page. Regenerated when a source changes.
Affected versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Safe from |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | screenshot-desktop | 1.16.0 | None. Remove it. |
Signals over time
- 2026-11-04 13:00First seen here.
- 2026-11-04 14:00Sources last changed.
Source text
Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.