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UK National Cyber Security Centre urge to drop Python 2

Security AffairsAug 26, 07:05 UTC · Aug 26, 2019Ransomware

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I know what you did last summer, MuddyWater blending in the crowd

Kaspersky SecurelistApr 29, 08:00 UTC · Apr 29, 2019Exploit / PoC

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ActiveState Artifact Repository reduces the risk of securing Python supply chain

Help Net SecuritySep 21, 00:00 UTC · Sep 21, 2022Industry

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Necro Python bot adds new exploits and Tezos mining to its bag of tricks

Cisco TalosJun 3, 12:00 UTC · Jun 3, 2021Vulnerability CVE-2021-3129 CVE-2020-14882 CVE-2017-0144

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'Twas the night before

Kaspersky SecurelistJul 4, 15:48 UTC · Jul 4, 2019Malware1

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Python-based attack tools are the most common vector for launching exploit attempts

Help Net SecurityOct 1, 00:00 UTC · Oct 1, 2018Exploit / PoC1

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New Tomiris tools and techniques: multiple reverse shells, Havoc, AdaptixC2

Kaspersky SecurelistNov 28, 07:00 UTC · Nov 28, 2025Malware1

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A backdoor with a cryptowallet stealer inside cracked macOS software

Kaspersky SecurelistJan 22, 08:00 UTC · Jan 22, 2024Malware

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Malicious PyPI Packages Using Compiled Python Code to Bypass Detection

The Hacker NewsJun 3, 05:06 UTC · Jun 3, 2023Malware1

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Python backdoor attacks and how to prevent them

Help Net SecurityMar 24, 00:00 UTC · Mar 24, 2020Malware1

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OceanLotus suspected of distributing ZiChatBot malware via wheel packages in PyPI

Kaspersky SecurelistMay 5, 14:33 UTC · May 5, 2026Malware

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Multi-Vector Miner+Tsunami Botnet with SSH Lateral Movement

Security AffairsDec 2, 08:54 UTC · Dec 2, 2020Malware CVE-2020-14882

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Legacy Python Bootstrap Scripts Create Domain

The Hacker NewsDec 1, 04:21 UTC · Dec 1, 2025Vulnerability CVE-2023-453111

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Leaked GitHub Python Token

Schneier on SecurityAug 2, 11:01 UTC · Aug 2, 2024Malware1

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North Korean Hackers Deploy New Malicious Python Packages in PyPI Repository

The Hacker NewsSep 5, 13:56 UTC · Sep 5, 2023Malware1

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Hijacked npm and Go Packages Use VS Code Tasks to Deploy Python Infostealer

The Hacker NewsJul 1, 10:25 UTC · Jul 1, 2026Malware1

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Python Package Index Targeted Again By VMConnect

Infosecurity MagazineSep 4, 17:30 UTC · Sep 4, 2023Malware

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Malicious Python Package uses Unicode to evade detection

Security AffairsMar 27, 07:05 UTC · Mar 27, 2023Malware1

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PyTorch compromised to demonstrate dependency confusion attack on Python environments

Security AffairsJan 2, 18:57 UTC · Jan 2, 2023Vulnerability1

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Xbash Combines Botnet, Ransomware, Coinmining in Worm that Targets Linux and Windows

Palo Alto Unit 42Mar 24, 08:51 UTC · Mar 24, 2022Ransomware

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Lemon Duck brings cryptocurrency miners back into the spotlight

Cisco TalosOct 13, 14:59 UTC · Oct 13, 2020Ransomware

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Evilnum APT used Python

Security AffairsSep 4, 06:41 UTC · Sep 4, 2020Malware1

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North Korea-linked APT Gleaming Pisces deliver new PondRAT backdoor via malicious Python packages

Security AffairsSep 23, 12:50 UTC · Sep 23, 2024Malware

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Experts Identify Fully-Featured Info Stealer and Trojan in Python Package on PyPI

The Hacker NewsMar 6, 07:41 UTC · Mar 6, 2023Malware

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Are you using Python module 'SSH Decorator'? Newer versions include a backdoor

Security AffairsMay 9, 12:05 UTC · May 9, 2018Malware

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CryPy: ransomware behind Israeli lines

Kaspersky SecurelistOct 13, 09:26 UTC · Oct 13, 2016Ransomware

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Microsoft: Info-Stealing malware expands from Windows to macOS

Security AffairsFeb 4, 11:30 UTC · Feb 4, 2026Malware

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Fake Python Spellchecker Packages on PyPI Delivered Hidden Remote Access Trojan

The Hacker NewsJan 28, 12:14 UTC · Jan 28, 2026Malware

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SilentSync RAT Delivered via Two Malicious PyPI Packages Targeting Python Developers

The Hacker NewsSep 18, 11:38 UTC · Sep 18, 2025Malware1

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Python-Based Malware Powers RansomHub Ransomware to Exploit Network Flaws

The Hacker NewsJan 15, 00:00 UTC · Jan 15, 2025Ransomware CVE-2024-4984 CVE-2024-3665

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Malicious PyPI Package ‘Fabrice’ Found Stealing AWS Keys from Thousands of Developers

The Hacker NewsNov 15, 00:00 UTC · Nov 15, 2024Vulnerability1

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Highlighting TA866/Asylum Ambuscade Activity Since 2021

Cisco TalosOct 23, 10:02 UTC · Oct 23, 2024Malware

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Hackers Distributing Malicious Python Packages via Popular Developer Q&A Platform

The Hacker NewsAug 3, 03:47 UTC · Aug 3, 2024Vulnerability1

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Python URL parsing function flaw can enable command execution

Security AffairsAug 12, 16:40 UTC · Aug 12, 2023Vulnerability CVE-2023-243291

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Malicious PyPI Packages Use Compiled Python Code to Bypass Detection

Infosecurity MagazineJun 2, 16:30 UTC · Jun 2, 2023Ransomware1

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"Kekw" Malware in Python Packages Could Steal Data and Hijack Crypto

Infosecurity MagazineMay 5, 16:30 UTC · May 5, 2023Malware

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Malicious Python Package Uses Unicode Trickery to Evade Detection and Steal Data

The Hacker NewsMar 24, 13:40 UTC · Mar 24, 2023Vulnerability1

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PY#RATION: New Python-based RAT Uses WebSocket for C2 and Data Exfiltration

The Hacker NewsJan 26, 15:57 UTC · Jan 26, 2023Malware

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Warning: PyPI Feature Executes Code Automatically After Python Package Download

The Hacker NewsSep 11, 04:06 UTC · Sep 11, 2022Vulnerability1

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XCSSET Malware Updates with Python 3 to Target macOS Monterey Users

The Hacker NewsAug 24, 17:36 UTC · Aug 24, 2022Malware

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