November 9, 2023 at 06:16PM Malicious Python packages masquerading as code obfuscation tools are targeting developers through the PyPI code repository. Known as “BlazeStealer,” the malware can steal data, launch keyloggers, encrypt files, and execute commands. Hackers target developers engaged in code obfuscation due to the valuable and sensitive information they work with. BlazeStealer is … Read more
November 9, 2023 at 09:42AM Malicious Python packages posing as obfuscators are being used to target developers, according to cybersecurity firm Checkmarx. These packages deploy a payload called ‘BlazeStealer’, which allows the attackers to control infected systems and spy on victims. The malware can steal system information, passwords, files, capture screenshots, and even control the … Read more
November 8, 2023 at 08:27AM A set of malicious Python packages, disguised as obfuscation tools, have been discovered on the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository. The packages contain a malware called BlazeStealer, which allows attackers to gain control over compromised systems. The campaign began in January 2023 and includes eight packages. The malware can steal … Read more