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Package evidence

quicksand-qemu==0.5.11a0

Large Native Blob: 7159232 bytes

Trust signals

Why this verdict

PkgRadar discounts a release’s score when public reputation argues against novel malware. The verdict above already reflects these — the panel just explains what was applied.

Versions published
8
First published
Apr 2026

Recommended action

Review before promoting

Mixed signals: the package has indicators worth reading before allowing the update in automated dependency flows.

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Fail the build when this package version is added or upgraded. Replace $PKGRADAR_TOKEN with a Pro / Team API key from your dashboard.

curl -fsS https://pkgradar.com/gate/npm \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $PKGRADAR_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"specs":["quicksand-qemu==0.5.11a0"],"fail_on":"review"}'

GitHub Actions step:

- name: PkgRadar gate
  run: |
    curl -fsS https://pkgradar.com/gate/npm \
      -H "Authorization: Bearer ${{ secrets.PKGRADAR_TOKEN }}" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -d '{"specs":["quicksand-qemu==0.5.11a0"],"fail_on":"review"}'
Publisherunknown
Artifact bytes14,559,114
Previous versionnone
Published2026-06-08T20:08:20
SHA-256f0bf531b445a7e704487b415b000300a42e2ac39c60bb8f8c8d11216d55eaca7

Why flagged

What the scanner saw

Large Native Blob: 7159232 bytes

Not observed: package install, lifecycle script execution, or sandbox execution. PkgRadar only inspects on-disk artifacts.

Availability ledger

available

review
Last checked
reviewRisk
10Score
0.5.11a0Version
Status history (1 event)
  1. new → available · risk review · score 10 · status changed

Evidence

Static findings

1 static · 0 from release diff · showing high-signal first.

SeverityKindPathDetailPoints
mediumLarge Native Blobquicksand_qemu/bin/lib/libcapstone.5.dylib7159232 bytes10