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MALICIOUS (1) package from Python Package Index.

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

typelimagic

Affected versions: (1) 1.0.0, 1.1.0, 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3

  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

Clone of a legitimate library. The added code scans system for sensitive files, with the focus on crypto currency wallets, and exfiltrate them. Previous versions included executing remote commands.

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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.

exfiltration_crypto

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

obfuscation

Code uses obfuscation techniques to hide its true purpose.

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

  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.