Dark Reading

Novel PyPI Malware Uses Compiled Python Bytecode to Evade Detection

In a new twist on software supply chain attacks, researchers have discovered a Python package hiding malware inside of compiled code, allowing it to evade ordinary detection measures. On April 17, ...

Fake job recruiters hide malware in developer coding challenges

A new variation of the fake recruiter campaign from North Korean threat actors is targeting JavaScript and Python developers with cryptocurrency-related tasks.
Bleeping Computer

Python info-stealing malware uses Unicode to evade detection

A malicious Python package on PyPI uses Unicode as an obfuscation technique to evade detection while stealing and exfiltrating developers' account credentials and other sensitive data from compromised ...
Security Boulevard

Hackers Use LLM to Create React2Shell Malware, the Latest Example of AI-Generated Threat

Darktrace researchers say hackers used AI and LLMs to create malware to exploit the React2Shell vulnerability to mine ...
CoinTelegraph

Crypto-stealing malware discovered in Python Package Index — Checkmarx

According to cybersecurity firm Hacken, financial losses from crypto hacks topped $440 million in the third quarter of 2024. Researchers at the Checkmarx cybersecurity firm sounded the alarm on a ...
The Victoria Advocate

Introducing Chainguard Libraries for Python: Malware-Resistant Dependencies Built Entirely from Source

New Python language libraries with end-to-end integrity help organizations build software safer and more efficiently KIRKLAND, Wash., May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chainguard, the secure foundation for ...
LinuxInsider

Weaponized Python and Linux Malware Target Executives and Cloud Systems

Two malware campaigns weaponize open-source software to target executives and cloud systems, combining social engineering ...
Dark Reading

'BlazeStealer' Python Malware Allows Complete Takeover of Developer Machines

Malicious Python packages masquerading as legitimate code obfuscation tools are targeting developers via the PyPI code repository. Focusing on those interested in code obfuscation is a savvy choice ...