‘BlazeStealer’ Python Malware Allows Complete Takeover of Developer Machines

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

Qubitstrike attacks rootkit Jupyter Linux servers to steal credentials

October 18, 2023 at 08:02AM Hackers are targeting internet-exposed Jupyter Notebooks to breach servers and deploy malware, including a Linux rootkit, crypto miners, and password-stealing scripts. This new campaign, called ‘Qubitstrike,’ aims to hijack Linux servers for cryptomining and steal credentials for cloud services. The malware is hosted on codeberg.org, marking the first instance of … Read more