Research Discovered 116 Malicious PyPI Packages Downloaded Over 10,000 Times

A cluster of malicious Python projects has been identified in PyPI, the official Python PyPI package repository, which targets both Windows and Linux systems and often deploys a custom backdoor. In certain instances, the ultimate payload consists of a simplified clipboard monitor designed to steal cryptocurrencies, a version of the notorious W4SP Stealer, or both. In 53 […]


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