Hidden detached Node.js child process spawning loader

Ibrahim Saud@tektrix

•updated Sep 21, 2026•4•0•6

Detects instances where a Node.js process spawns another Node.js process to execute a JavaScript file located within the node_modules directory. This pattern is commonly observed when malware or malicious scripts attempt to execute payloads from within project dependencies, potentially hiding malicious activity within seemingly legitimate library paths.