The story behind colors.js and faker.js

The bizarre case of the author who corrupted his own npm packages – colors.js and faker.js. Originally reported by Bleeping Computer on Jan 9th the author of npm packages colors.js and faker.js…

Marak, the guy behind the recent breaking of faker.js, colors.js, etc., claims that it was a programming mistake and wants Github to unban him. : r/programming

Faker.js problem · Issue #330 · Marak/colors.js · GitHub

faker.js - Generate Massive Amounts of Fake Data

Faker.js' which caused damage all over the world by the author's own destruction changed to a community-led project - GIGAZINE

Faker.js' which caused damage all over the world by the author's own destruction changed to a community-led project - GIGAZINE

Malicious modifications to open source projects affecting thousands - Sysdig Secure – Sysdig

Marak adds infinite loop to colors.js : r/node

The story behind colors.js and faker.js

Getting Started With Faker.js: A Developer's Guide