pypi · Malicious package advisory
Malwarepywin-simple-gui
MAL-2026-933
Malicious code in pywin-simple-gui (PyPI)
Details
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: kam193 (43b40c0dbbbc187822a28a401194873adc73d13e531f2789c4227374f7ec9e26) The package pretends to be a development helper but, in fact, downloads a remote executable. Dynamic analysis reveals actions like disabling Windows Defender and interest in cryptocurrencies as well as using Telegram as C2. --- Category: MALICIOUS - The campaign has clearly malicious intent, like infostealers. Campaign: 2026-02-pywin-simple-gui Reasons (based on the campaign): - impersonation - Downloads and executes a remote executable. - modify-system-without-consent - crypto-related
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.