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A deceptive and destructive Python package named psslib, uncovered by Socket’s Threat Research Team, poses a severe risk to developers by masquerading as a legitimate password security solution. Published by the threat actor identified as umaraq, this …
North Korean hackers deploy PylangGhost malware through fake crypto job interviews targeting blockchain professionals with phishing and remote access tools.
A sophisticated malware campaign dubbed SERPENTINE#CLOUD has emerged, leveraging Cloudflare Tunnel infrastructure to deliver Python-based malware to Windows systems across Western nations, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany. This …
The JFrog Security Research team has uncovered a sophisticated malicious package named “chimera-sandbox-extensions” on the Python Package Index (PyPI), a widely used repository for Python software. Uploaded by a user identified as “ch…
In 1989 a computer scientist argued that more functionality in software actually lowers usability and practicality — leading to the counterintuitive proposition that “worse is better”. But is that still true?
Python’s original creator Guido van…
A discovery by Socket’s Threat Research Team has unveiled a malicious Python package named imad213, masquerading as an Instagram growth tool. Created by a threat actor identified as im_ad__213 with the associated email madmadimado59@gmail[.]com, …
Checkmarx Zero researcher Ariel Harush has uncovered a sophisticated malicious package campaign targeting Python and NPM users across Windows and Linux platforms through typo-squatting and name-confusion attacks against popular packages. This coordinat…
Checkmarx uncovers cross-ecosystem attack: fake Python and NPM packages plant backdoor on Windows and Linux, enabling data theft plus remote control.
A chilling discovery by Socket’s Threat Research Team has exposed a meticulously crafted supply chain attack on the Python Package Index (PyPI), orchestrated by a threat actor using the alias “cappership.” The attack leverages a malicious p…
Mandiant Threat Defense has uncovered a malicious campaign orchestrated by the threat group UNC6032, which capitalizes on the global fascination with artificial intelligence (AI). Since at least mid-2024, UNC6032 has been deploying fake AI video genera…