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 ...
The Hacker News

New Python Backdoor Uses Tunneling Service to Steal Browser and Cloud Credentials

DEEP#DOOR embeds a Python RAT in a dropper script, using bore[.]pub C2 to steal credentials and evade Windows defenses, complicating detection.
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 ...

JDownloader site hacked to replace installers with Python RAT malware

The website for the popular JDownloader download manager was compromised earlier this week to distribute malicious Windows ...
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

A well-resourced hacking operation has deployed newly developed trojan malware in a campaign targeting financial tech organisations with the aim of stealing email addresses, passwords and other ...
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 ...
Graham Cluley

Python-based malware attack targets Macs. Windows PCs also under fire

Experts at SophosLabs have identified a new malware attack that is targeting both Mac and Windows computers, exploiting the infamous Java security vulnerability that allowed the Flashback botnet to ...