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pyutils-helper

MAL-2026-1281

Malicious code in pyutils-helper (PyPI)

Details


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## Source: kam193 (8b1055c03077c874d21f69aa9403cebd070e2b7398e27b44310c977219bc0e7a)
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 (2)

  • 1.2.3
  • 1.2.4

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