
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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