Enhancing Security Researcher Profiles and Malicious Submission Tracking on npm

[saip007]

As the npm ecosystem continues to grow, the identification and reporting of malicious packages have become increasingly crucial. However, there's a growing need to improve how these contributions by security researchers are recognized and tracked. I'd like to propose a few ideas and hear your thoughts:

• Creating dedicated profiles for security researchers on npm could centralize and acknowledge their contributions. These profiles could list the number of reported malicious packages, types of vulnerabilities identified, and other relevant metrics. This not only highlights the work of researchers but also builds trust within the community.

• Introducing a system that counts and tracks the number of malicious packages a researcher has reported would provide valuable insights. It would also create a competitive yet collaborative environment, encouraging more contributions and improving overall security.

• Validating the identity of security researchers is vital for maintaining the integrity of reports and ensuring that credit is given where it's due. Recognizing verified researchers could enhance the credibility of the reports and motivate more experts to contribute.

Questions for the Community:

• What are your thoughts on creating researcher profiles within the npm ecosystem?
• How could we best implement a system to track malicious submissions?
• What measures should be taken to ensure the security and privacy of researchers while still acknowledging their contributions?

Looking forward to hearing your insights!