
PyPI halts new projects, users for 10 hours due to infostealer influx
A few hours ago, The Python Package Index (PyPi) suspended new project creation and new user registration to mitigate an ongoing malware upload campaign. The
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A few hours ago, The Python Package Index (PyPi) suspended new project creation and new user registration to mitigate an ongoing malware upload campaign. The
Affected platforms: All platforms where PyPI packages can be installedImpacted parties: Any individuals or institutions that have these malicious packages installedImpact: Leak of credentials, sensitive information, etc.Severity level: High
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What is an Infostealer? An infostealer is a type of malware designed to stealthily extract sensitive information from infected devices. It operates in the background,
With cyber espionage on the rise, opportunistic Infostealer malware, designed to harvest credentials indiscriminately, is being repurposed by Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups to devastating