GitHub announced a package firewall that checks npm packages against an enterprise’s policy before they install. It blocks known malware, critical vulnerabilities, and brand-new versions, and any developer can turn it on by pointing npm at the firewall. The checks run before a package reaches a laptop, a build, or a coding agent. GitHub says AI agents are helping developers build more software, faster, and the firewall is one of four security additions aimed at … More
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