Python-Based Malware Powers RansomHub Ransomware to Exploit Network FlawsThe Hacker News·Jan 15, 00:00 UTC · Jan 15, 2025RansomwareCVE-2024-4984CVE-2024-366560
Malicious PyPI Package ‘Fabrice’ Found Stealing AWS Keys from Thousands of DevelopersThe Hacker News·Nov 15, 00:00 UTC · Nov 15, 2024Vulnerability142
Highlighting TA866/Asylum Ambuscade Activity Since 2021Cisco Talos·Oct 23, 10:02 UTC · Oct 23, 2024Malware42
Hackers Distributing Malicious Python Packages via Popular Developer Q&A PlatformThe Hacker News·Aug 3, 03:47 UTC · Aug 3, 2024Vulnerability142
Python URL parsing function flaw can enable command executionSecurity Affairs·Aug 12, 16:40 UTC · Aug 12, 2023VulnerabilityCVE-2023-24329147
Malicious PyPI Packages Use Compiled Python Code to Bypass DetectionInfosecurity Magazine·Jun 2, 16:30 UTC · Jun 2, 2023Ransomware157
"Kekw" Malware in Python Packages Could Steal Data and Hijack CryptoInfosecurity Magazine·May 5, 16:30 UTC · May 5, 2023Malware42
Malicious Python Package Uses Unicode Trickery to Evade Detection and Steal DataThe Hacker News·Mar 24, 13:40 UTC · Mar 24, 2023Vulnerability142
PY#RATION: New Python-based RAT Uses WebSocket for C2 and Data ExfiltrationThe Hacker News·Jan 26, 15:57 UTC · Jan 26, 2023Malware42
DeathStalker targets legal entities with new Janicab variantKaspersky Securelist·Dec 9, 09:30 UTC · Dec 9, 2022Malware30
Warning: PyPI Feature Executes Code Automatically After Python Package DownloadThe Hacker News·Sep 11, 04:06 UTC · Sep 11, 2022Vulnerability142
XCSSET Malware Updates with Python 3 to Target macOS Monterey UsersThe Hacker News·Aug 24, 17:36 UTC · Aug 24, 2022Malware42
PyPI Repository Makes 2FA Security Mandatory for Critical Python ProjectsThe Hacker News·Jul 11, 05:23 UTC · Jul 11, 2022Industry155
Code Execution Bug Affects Yamale Python Package — Used by Over 200 ProjectsThe Hacker News·Oct 7, 11:50 UTC · Oct 7, 2021VulnerabilityCVE-2021-3830547
Ransomware gang uses a Python script to encrypt VMware ESXi serversSecurity Affairs·Oct 5, 16:13 UTC · Oct 5, 2021Ransomware160
Evilnum hackers targeting financial firms with a new PythonThe Hacker News·Sep 4, 12:37 UTC · Sep 4, 2020Malware42
Severe bug in LibreOffice and OpenOffice suites allows remote code executionSecurity Affairs·Feb 5, 15:14 UTC · Feb 5, 2019VulnerabilityCVE-2018-1685847
CannibalRAT, a RAT entirely written in Python observed in targeted attacksSecurity Affairs·Mar 2, 08:08 UTC · Mar 2, 2018Malware30
Learn How to Code: Get 10 Best Online Training Courses for Just $49The Hacker News·Aug 3, 16:06 UTC · Aug 3, 2017Research30
Multi-Stage VOID#GEIST Malware Delivering XWorm, AsyncRAT, and Xeno RATThe Hacker News·Mar 6, 14:33 UTC · Mar 6, 2026Malware30
New PXA Stealer targets government and education sectors for sensitive informationCisco Talos·Nov 14, 11:00 UTC · Nov 14, 2024Malware30
New Shameless Commodity Cryptocurrency Stealer (WeSteal) and Commodity RAT (WeControl)Palo Alto Unit 42·Jun 6, 12:43 UTC · Jun 6, 2024Malware55
Microsoft published exploit code for macOS App sandbox escapeSecurity Affairs·Jul 14, 09:24 UTC · Jul 14, 2022Exploit / PoCCVE-2022-2670650
HollowFrame Loader Uses Fake Python DLL to Evade DefenderInfosecurity Magazine·Aug 3, 11:26 UTC · Aug 3, 2026Malware42
New Python Backdoor Uses Tunneling Service to Steal Browser and Cloud CredentialsThe Hacker News·Apr 30, 16:39 UTC · Apr 30, 2026Malware42
Deep#Door Python Backdoor Evades Detection On WindowsInfosecurity Magazine·Apr 30, 15:00 UTC · Apr 30, 2026Malware42
Fraud Investigation Reveals Sophisticated Python MalwareInfosecurity Magazine·Feb 23, 15:30 UTC · Feb 23, 2026Malware30
Python-Based WhatsApp Worm Spreads Eternidade Stealer Across Brazilian DevicesThe Hacker News·Nov 21, 06:45 UTC · Nov 21, 2025Malware30
Protegrity Developer Edition: Free containerized Python package to secure AI pipelinesHelp Net Security·Oct 3, 00:00 UTC · Oct 3, 2025AI safety & security130
Former Black Basta Members Use Microsoft Teams and Python Scripts in 2025 AttacksThe Hacker News·Jul 16, 17:30 UTC · Jul 16, 2025RansomwareCVE-2024-21762CVE-2024-55591CVE-2024-57727160
New PondRAT Malware Hidden in Python Packages Targets Software DevelopersThe Hacker News·Sep 24, 08:38 UTC · Sep 24, 2024Malware42
Cybercriminals Abuse Stack Overflow to Promote Malicious Python PackageThe Hacker News·Jun 11, 06:06 UTC · Jun 11, 2024Malware42
Hackers Target Python Developers with Fake "CryticThe Hacker News·Jun 6, 05:49 UTC · Jun 6, 2024Malware30
Pakistan-linked Hackers Deploy Python, Golang, and Rust Malware on Indian TargetsThe Hacker News·May 31, 10:03 UTC · May 31, 2024Malware55
Hackers Deploy Python Backdoor in Palo Alto ZeroThe Hacker News·Apr 15, 00:00 UTC · Apr 15, 2024Malware in the wildCVE-2024-3400160
Python Package Index Faces Security Crisis With Validated LeaksInfosecurity Magazine·Nov 14, 17:00 UTC · Nov 14, 2023Data breach57
Python packages caught attempting to steal Discord tokens, credit card numbersThe Record·Dec 14, 00:00 UTC · Dec 14, 2022Vulnerability42
Ongoing supply chain attack targets Python developers with WASP StealerSecurity Affairs·Nov 18, 08:24 UTC · Nov 18, 2022Malware42
Two Additional Malicious Python Libraries Found on PyPI RepositoryInfosecurity Magazine·Aug 16, 17:30 UTC · Aug 16, 2022Vulnerability155