Bleeping Computer

New Python malware backdoors VMware ESXi servers for remote access

A previously undocumented Python backdoor targeting VMware ESXi servers has been spotted, enabling hackers to execute commands remotely on a compromised system. VMware ESXi is a virtualization ...
ZDNet

New Python-scripted trojan malware targets fintech companies

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Dark Reading

'BlazeStealer' Python Malware Allows Complete Takeover of Developer Machines

Malicious Python packages masquerading as legitimate code obfuscation tools are targeting developers via the PyPI code repository. Focusing on those interested in code obfuscation is a savvy choice ...
Dark Reading

Python-Based Malware Slithers Into Systems via Legit VS Code

A known Chinese advanced persistent threat (APT) group known as Mustang Panda is the likely culprit behind a sophisticated, ongoing cyber-espionage campaign. It starts with a malicious email, and ...
Bleeping Computer

Python info-stealing malware uses Unicode to evade detection

A malicious Python package on PyPI uses Unicode as an obfuscation technique to evade detection while stealing and exfiltrating developers' account credentials and other sensitive data from compromised ...
Crowdfund Insider

Evilnum Hackers are Now Using Malicious Malware Scripts Written in Python to Target Fintech Service Providers

A hacking group has reportedly introduced new trojan malware that aims to target Fintech service providers. The malicious scripts have been created to gain access to people’s email accounts, steal ...
Developer Tech

Socket: PyPI and npm payment SDK malware compromises CI/CD

According to Socket, malicious payment SDK packages on npm and PyPI are harvesting developer credentials and CI/CD ...
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 ...
CoinDesk

North Korean Hackers Are Targeting Top Crypto Firms With Malware Hidden in Job Applications

A North Korean hacking group is using Python-based malware disguised as fake job applications to target crypto workers. The malware, PylangGhost, is a variant of GolangGhost and aims to infiltrate ...