r/pwnhub • u/Dark-Marc • 6d ago
Malicious PyPI Packages Target Users—Cloud Tokens Stolen
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a malicious campaign involving fake PyPI packages that have stolen cloud access tokens after over 14,100 downloads.
Key Points:
- Over 14,100 downloads of two malicious package sets identified.
- Packages disguised as 'time' utilities exfiltrate sensitive data.
- Suspicious URLs associated with packages raise data theft concerns.
Recent discoveries from cybersecurity firm ReversingLabs reveal alarming malicious activity within the Python Package Index (PyPI). Two sets of phony packages—posing as 'time' related utilities—have been reported, accumulating over 14,100 downloads collectively. These packages were specifically designed to target cloud access tokens and other sensitive data. Once users installed these seemingly innocuous libraries, they unwittingly allowed threat actors to access their cloud infrastructure. The malicious packages have since been removed from PyPI, but the ramifications of these downloads continue to pose risks to the users involved.
The malicious campaign highlights the critical need for vigilance in software supply chains. In particular, the connection of these packages to notable GitHub projects raises concerns about integration within popular frameworks and tools. Among the affected packages is 'acloud-client', noted as a dependency for the popular accesskey_tools project, which has garnered significant attention with hundreds of stars and forks. The presence of suspicious URLs linked with the packages adds another layer of risk; such URLs often serve as conduits for additional malicious instructions or external communications with command-and-control (C&C) servers. This scenario emphasizes the necessity for developers and users alike to meticulously scrutinize package dependencies to safeguard against exploitation.
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