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Novel PyPI Malware Uses Compiled Python Bytecode to Evade Detection

In a new twist on software supply chain attacks, researchers have discovered a Python package hiding malware inside of compiled code, allowing it to evade ordinary detection measures. On April 17, ...
SecurityWeek

‘Arkanix Stealer’ Malware Disappears Shortly After Debut

The Arkanix Stealer malware can collect and exfiltrate system information, browser data, VPN information, and arbitrary files ...
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Shell to pay: Crims invade your PC with CastleRAT malware, now in C and Python

A team of data thieves has doubled down by developing its CastleRAT malware in both Python and C variants. Both versions spread by tricking users into pasting malicious commands through a technique ...
CoinTelegraph

Crypto-stealing malware discovered in Python Package Index — Checkmarx

According to cybersecurity firm Hacken, financial losses from crypto hacks topped $440 million in the third quarter of 2024. Researchers at the Checkmarx cybersecurity firm sounded the alarm on a ...
Fabbaloo

Malware Campaigns Targets 3D Model Sites via Blender

It turns out that some participants post .blend files, which are used by the popular Blender open-source 3D modeling system.
Security Boulevard

Hackers Use LLM to Create React2Shell Malware, the Latest Example of AI-Generated Threat

Darktrace researchers say hackers used AI and LLMs to create malware to exploit the React2Shell vulnerability to mine cryptocurrency. It's the latest example of bad actor's using AI to create ...
CSOonline

Cryptojacking attack on cloud workloads uses fileless Python malware

With increased deployment of security solutions on cloud infrastructure, hackers have started adopting detection evasion tactics from Windows desktop computers to cloud environments. One such tactic ...