Malware Upload Attack Hits PyPI Repository

March 28, 2024 at 02:24PM The Python Package Index (PyPI) had to suspend new project creation and user registration to counter a malware upload campaign. Security researchers discovered malicious Python packages using typo-squatting to push multi-stage attacks to steal sensitive data and crypto wallets. The incident underscores the ongoing cybersecurity threats to software development ecosystems. … Read more

Shadow PC warns of data breach as hacker tries to sell gamers’ info

October 12, 2023 at 08:59AM Shadow PC, a cloud gaming service, has notified customers of a data breach resulting from a social engineering attack on an employee. An info-stealer malware was used to steal customer data, including names, email addresses, dates of birth, billing addresses, and credit card expiration dates. Shadow has revoked the stolen … Read more