Malicious PyPI crypto pay package aiocpa implants infostealer code
Nov. 29, 2024, 11:03 a.m.
Description
ReversingLabs detected a malicious package named 'aiocpa' on PyPI, engineered to compromise cryptocurrency wallets. Unlike typical attacks, the actors published their own crypto client tool to attract users before compromising them through a malicious update. The package appeared legitimate, with multiple versions and good documentation. Machine learning-based threat hunting revealed suspicious obfuscated code in versions 0.1.13 and 0.1.14, designed to exfiltrate sensitive crypto trading information. The incident highlights the growing sophistication of open-source software threats and the need for advanced security tools in development processes.
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Date
- Created: Nov. 29, 2024, 10:48 a.m.
- Published: Nov. 29, 2024, 10:48 a.m.
- Modified: Nov. 29, 2024, 11:03 a.m.
Attack Patterns
- T1573
- T1071
- T1040
- T1132
- T1027
- T1059