PyPI Halts Sign-Ups Amid Surge of Malicious Package Uploads Targeting Developers
March 29, 2024 at 02:09AM The Python Package Index (PyPI) temporarily halted new user sign-ups due to an influx of malicious projects aimed at developers. Threat actors used typosquatting to upload deceptive versions of popular packages, targeting sensitive data and crypto wallets. Over 500 suspicious packages were uploaded within days, highlighting the increasing risk of … Read more