This library provides the functionality of PBKDF2 with the ability to use any supported hashing algorithm returned from crypto.getHashes(). For more information about this package, visit its homepage.

Is pbkdf2 malicious or is it safe to use?

The npm package pbkdf2 was scanned for malware, software tampering, risky behaviors, exposed secrets and known vulnerabilities. No risks were detected, therefore, this version of the package is currently considered as safe to use.

Is pbkdf2 popular?

The npm package pbkdf2 ranks among the top 10000 projects in this community. It has 2B recorded downloads. A package's popularity is not a good indicator of its safety, visit the SAFE Assessment section to see the full analysis of package deployment risk categories.

How do I secure pbkdf2 once it is in my app?

Since we can't know when or where malicious attacks will happen, we recommend tracking how pbkdf2 behaviors change over multiple software releases. By adopting differential analysis in your release process, you can detect unexpected changes to a pbkdf2 version, which can prevent advanced software supply chain attacks. Read how our technology can help prevent future attacks similar to SolarWinds and 3CX.