MALICIOUS (1) package from Python Package Index.

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

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Affected versions: (1) 0.1.0, 0.1.1, 0.1.2

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

If ran as a module, the package silently starts a binary hidden in a txt file in the background. At the moment, it appears to be PuTTy, and without additional instruction it does not do anything, but it is clearly a preparation for malicious actions.

See more details on the campaign page.

obfuscation

Code uses obfuscation techniques to hide its true purpose.

typosquatting

The package name is an typosquatting variant of a popular package.

Look up in other services

• Check metadata in pypi-data project (1)
• Search for the package in deps.dev(2)
• Search for the package in socket.dev (3)
• Search for the package in secure.software (4)
• Search for the package in Snyk Advisor (5)

1. May not be available. See more in pypi-json-data repository.
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.