MALICIOUS (1) package from Python Package Index.

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

python-bitget-connect

Affected versions: (1) 0.3.9

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 starts an obfuscated PowerShell code, which downloads and executes a remote script. On Windows, the script appears to just start the calculator. On MacOS, the file is identified as a Spark RAT by multiple vendors. Package impersonate the legitimate "python-bitget".

See more details on the campaign page.

clones_real_package

The package is a clone of a legitimate package or library, but with malicious code added.

crypto-related

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

dependency-confusion

An attempt to exploit dependency confusion

impersonation

Campaign targets impersonation.

obfuscation

Code uses obfuscation techniques to hide its true purpose.

remote_script

Downloads and executes a remote malicious script.

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.