MALICIOUS (1) package from Python Package Index.

1. The campaign has clearly malicious intent, like infostealers.

aitextutils-py

Affected versions: (1) 0.1.0, 0.1.1

1. Version numbers are usually added automatically. In most cases, the packages listed here were created only to distribute malicious code.

This package executes code from malicious dependency, which hides code downloading script, which then downloads and executes a heavily obfuscated final stage. The remote stages are hosted on a domain presenting a suspicious-looking corporate website. The downloaded code establishes persistence e.g. as "anymeetly-cameradriver" systemd service.

Campaign data

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Campaign description

The package hides code downloading script, which then downloads and executes a heavily obfuscated final stage. The remote stages are hosted on a domain presenting a suspicious-looking corporate website. The downloaded code establishes persistence e.g. as "anymeetly-cameradriver" systemd service.

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obfuscation

Code uses obfuscation techniques to hide its true purpose.

persistence

Campaign targets persistence.

remote_script

Downloads and executes a remote malicious script.

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2. Open Source Insights project, provided by Google.
3. Service from Socket.dev, a cybersecurity company.
4. Spectra Assure Community, a service from ReversingLabs, a cybersecurity company.
5. Service from Snyk, a cybersecurity company.