StackExchange abused to spread malicious PyPi packages as answers

StackExchange abused to spread malicious PyPi packages as answers

August 1, 2024 at 03:47PM

Malicious Python packages were added to the PyPI repository and promoted via the StackExchange platform. The code was harmful and posed a threat to users’ systems.

Based on the meeting notes, it appears that threat actors have uploaded malicious Python packages to the PyPI repository and promoted them through the StackExchange online question and answer platform. This is a concerning issue that would likely require further investigation and action to address the security threat posed by these malicious packages.

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