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# Malware Monitor Report

The [Malware Monitor](https://app.aikido.dev/reports/malware/software-supply-chain-attacks) gives you visibility into malicious packages published in public registries and shows whether they affect your environment.

Aikido continuously compares your dependencies against a live feed of known malicious packages across ecosystems such as npm, PyPI, NuGet, Maven, RubyGems, VS Code extensions, and more.

If a malicious package is detected in your projects, you are alerted immediately. Use [Safe-Chain to block Malware](/code-scanning/aikido-malware-scanning.md) from getting installed on your machines.

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## When to use this report

Use the Malware Monitor when you need to:

* Detect malicious open source packages before they cause damage
* Respond to supply chain incidents
* Demonstrate protection against dependency based attacks
* Monitor newly published threats in public registries
* Reassure customers about third party risk

This report focuses specifically on intentional malware, not regular vulnerabilities.


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