Python Libraries or Cyber-Snakes: Unmasking the Subtle Villain in Your Code

Who knew Python libraries could harbor villainy? For six months, cyber-squatters have been masquerading as legitimate Python packages, serving malware with a side of data theft. These digital pirates have been hiding their venom in image files and raiding cryptocurrency wallets under the guise of…

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Just when you thought it was safe to download your Python libraries, in swoops an unknown villain, squatting on typos and delivering malware like late-night pizzas. Yes, folks, we're talking about a six-month stint of cyber-squatting, where the bad guys set up shop under the guise of your favourite Python packages. With a knack for hiding their venom in the most innocent of places (like image files - who hurt you?), they've been stealing sensitive data and raiding cryptocurrency wallets like digital pirates.

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