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py-sysbench

MAL-2026-1280

Malicious code in py-sysbench (PyPI)

Details


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## Source: kam193 (bcd34dcdc69398d2b97a0890cc550974824096b2844524f868505aa32032f147)
Importing the module starts a silent cryptocurrency mining in the background for a hardcoded wallet.


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Category: MALICIOUS - The campaign has clearly malicious intent, like infostealers.


Campaign: 2026-03-pyutils-helper


Reasons (based on the campaign):


 - cryptominer

Compromised versions (1)

  • 1.0.0

Any computer that installed or ran a compromised version should be considered fully compromised. Rotate every secret on that machine from a clean environment.