MALICIOUS (1) package from Python Package Index.

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

kdewebhelper

Affected versions: (1) 1.0.0, 1.5.0

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

Importing the module connects to a Telegram bot and provides its operator with abilities to execute commands, exfiltrate and encrypt data. The target group seems to be KDE developers, according to the package description

See more details on the campaign page.

RAT

Malicious activity is typical for Remote Access Trojans (RATs).

exfiltration_credentials

The package attempts to steal credentials, like passwords or API keys.

exfiltration_generic

Campaign targets exfiltration_generic.

remote_commands

The package contains code to execute remote commands (probably limited to a specific set) on the victim's machine.

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.