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MALICIOUS (1) package from Python Package Index.

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

bitcoinlib-dev

Affected versions: (1) 0.4.16, 0.4.17, 0.4.18, 0.4.19, 0.4.20, 0.4.21

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

Campaign data

Campaign information may not always be 100% accurate for every related package.

Campaign description

It overwrites the 'clw' command from legit bitconinlib package and attempts to exfiltrate its database on the usage.

As a context, it appears to be created to lure users seeking for help with the bitconinlib package: https://github.com/1200wd/bitcoinlib/issues/455#issuecomment-2764513104

See more details on the campaign page.

action-hidden-in-lib-usage

The malicious action is hidden in the code and starts when user interacts with it (e.g. during class initialization or by exfiltrating given credentials).

crypto-related

Malicious activity is related to cryptocurrencies or blockchain, e.g. stealing crypto wallets.

exfiltration_crypto

The package attempts to steal sensitive cryptocurrency-related data, like wallet keys.

files_exfiltration

Campaign targets files_exfiltration.

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