PROBABLY_PENTEST (1) package from Python Package Index.

1. Packages looking like typical pentest packages, but also anything that looks like testing, exploring pre-prepared kits, research & co, with clearly low-harm possibilities.

evil-py-argo-shell

Affected versions: unspecified (1)

1. Version numbers are currently not tracked. Assume all versions are affected.

Package demonstrate potentially malicious execution of system commands, and seems to be used for pentesting purposes

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Campaign description

Packages that might be part of testing for pentesting / malicious activity / joy, with suspicious activity that does not present any real harm.

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override_install

The package overrides the install command in setup.py to execute malicious code during installation.

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• Search for the package in socket.dev (3)
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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.