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Malicious Packages Identified in the Wild: Insights and Trends from November 2024 Onward

FortiGuard Labs has analyzed malicious software packages detected from November 2024 to March 2025, revealing various attack techniques used to exploit system vulnerabilities. Key findings include 1,082 packages with low file counts, 1,052 packages with suspicious install scripts, and 1,043 package…
obfuscation
python
typosquatting
node.js
backdoors
data exfiltration
vulnerability exploitation
2025-03-10
install scripts
software packages
Published: March 10, 2025
Downloadable IOCs: 11

Tracking Pyramid C2: Identifying Post-Exploitation Servers in Hunt

Pyramid, an open-source post-exploitation framework in Python, is being used by threat actors for malicious purposes. The tool features a lightweight HTTP/S server for encrypted payload delivery, blending with legitimate Python activity. This analysis examines Pyramid's server, outlines network sig…
python
c2
ransomhub
open-source
more_eggs
post-exploitation
2025-02-13
http server
network signatures
detection
pyramid
Published: February 13, 2025
Downloadable IOCs: 0

AsyncRAT Reloaded: Using Python and TryCloudflare for Malware Delivery Again

A new AsyncRAT malware campaign has been identified, utilizing malicious payloads delivered through TryCloudflare quick tunnels and Python packages. The attack chain begins with a phishing email containing a Dropbox URL, leading to a ZIP file with an internet shortcut. This triggers a series of dow…
xworm
phishing
python
dropbox
asyncrat
venomrat
process injection
evasion techniques
trycloudflare
remote access trojan
2025-02-01
Published: February 1, 2025
Downloadable IOCs: 0

Fileless Python InfoStealer Targeting Exodus

A new Python-based info stealer targeting the Exodus crypto wallet has been discovered. This malware employs fileless techniques, clipboard monitoring, and keylogging to capture wallet passwords and sensitive data. It checks for the existence of 'passphrase.json' and, if not found, uses a keylogger…
python
infostealer
keylogger
2025-01-28
exodus
crypto-wallet
Published: January 28, 2025
Downloadable IOCs: 1

Analyzing Malicious Intent in Python Code: A Case Study

Two malicious packages, Zebo-0.1.0 and Cometlogger-0.1, were identified by an AI-driven OSS malware detection system. These packages contain Python scripts designed for surveillance, data exfiltration, and unauthorized control. Zebo-0.1.0 uses obfuscation techniques, keylogging, screen capturing, a…
python
2024-12-24
zebo-0.1.0
cometlogger-0.1
Published: December 24, 2024
Downloadable IOCs: 3

Python-Based NodeStealer Version Targets Facebook Ads Manager

The latest variant of NodeStealer has evolved from JavaScript to Python, expanding its data theft capabilities. Trend Micro's MXDR team uncovered this advanced version in a campaign targeting a Malaysian educational institution, linked to a Vietnamese threat group. The malware now targets Facebook …
python
infostealer
dll sideloading
data exfiltration
telegram
spear-phishing
2024-12-19
nodestealer
facebook ads manager
Published: December 19, 2024
Downloadable IOCs: 5

Your Data Is Under New Management: The Rise of LummaStealer

LummaStealer, a relatively new information-stealing malware, has gained prominence since 2022 for its ability to collect sensitive data from Windows systems. Marketed as Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) on underground forums, it targets individuals, cryptocurrency users, and small to medium-sized busine…
phishing
social engineering
python
lummastealer
2024-12-18
malware-as-a-service (maas)
Published: December 18, 2024
Downloadable IOCs: 0

XWorm: Analyzing New Infection Tactics With Old Payload

A recent malware campaign utilizes a multi-stage infection chain starting with a LNK file that lures victims into opening an invoice in a web browser. The attack involves PowerShell commands, batch files, and Python scripts to download and execute the XWorm payload. The infection process includes d…
xworm
python
powershell
keylogging
lnk file
shellcode injection
multi-stage infection
2024-12-04
Published: December 4, 2024
Downloadable IOCs: 0

New threat targeting macOS discovered

Jamf Threat Labs uncovered malware samples linked to North Korea, built using Flutter, which provides inherent obfuscation. The malware, discovered in late October, includes Go, Python, and Flutter variants. The Flutter-built application presents a minesweeper game while making network requests to …
obfuscation
python
macos
golang
dprk
2024-11-13
applescript
stage-one-payload
flutter
Published: November 13, 2024
Downloadable IOCs: 0

Python RAT with a Nice Screensharing Feature

A Python Remote Access Trojan (RAT) with advanced capabilities, including a notable screensharing feature, has been discovered. The RAT, based on a two-year-old script, has a low detection rate on VirusTotal. It offers numerous functions to control the victim's computer, such as shell access, webca…
rat
python
2024-11-05
low-detection
remote-control
python rat
vidstream
screensharing
Published: November 5, 2024
Downloadable IOCs: 1

Beware of phishing emails impersonating major domestic entertainment agencies

ASEC (AhnLab Security Intelligence Center) has recently confirmed that phishing emails impersonating large domestic entertainment agencies are being distributed domestically.
python
infostealer
pdf
2024-10-16
Published: October 16, 2024
Downloadable IOCs: 0

Tweaking AsyncRAT: Using Python and TryCloudflare to Deploy Malware

A new AsyncRAT malware campaign utilizes TryCloudflare quick tunnels and Python packages to deliver malicious payloads. The attack chain involves HTML attachments with 'search-ms' URI protocol handlers, leading to LNK files that download BAT files. These BAT files then retrieve and execute Python s…
obfuscation
xworm
phishing
python
powershell
asyncrat
webdav
2024-10-04
shellcode injection
trycloudflare
Published: October 4, 2024
Downloadable IOCs: 15

Unraveling the Sophisticated Attack Leveraging VS Code for Unauthorized Access

A sophisticated attack has been uncovered that exploits Visual Studio Code's remote tunnel capabilities for unauthorized access. The attack begins with a .LNK file, disguised as a legitimate setup, which downloads a Python package and executes a malicious script. This script establishes persistence…
apt
python
cyber espionage
lnk file
github
2024-10-01
remote tunnel
unauthorized access
vs code
scheduled task
Published: October 1, 2024
Downloadable IOCs: 7

North Korea Still Attacking Developers via npm

Recent weeks have seen a resurgence of North Korean-aligned groups targeting developers through npm packages. The campaign, which began on August 12, 2024, involves multiple groups using various publication patterns and attack types. The malicious packages contain obfuscated JavaScript that downloa…
malware
obfuscation
python
cryptocurrency
exfiltration
persistence
javascript
moonstone sleet
npm
2024-09-30
contagious interview
multi-stage attack
Published: September 30, 2024
Downloadable IOCs: 12

Predator Spyware Infrastructure Returns Following Exposure and Sanctions

Predator spyware's infrastructure has resurfaced with modifications to evade detection and anonymize users, despite previous exposure and sanctions. The spyware continues to pose significant risks, especially to high-profile individuals in countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ang…
python
2024-09-05
predator spyware
intellexa alliance
zero-click attacks
Published: September 5, 2024
Downloadable IOCs: 16

The Abuse of ITarian RMM by Dolphin Loader

This report explores how the Dolphin Loader, a malware-as-a-service loader, abuses the legitimate ITarian Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software to distribute various malware payloads. The loader leverages the built-in functionality of RMM tools, such as remote command execution and system…
stealthy
python
lummac2
rhadamanthys
rmm
darkgate
redline
autoit
malware-as-a-service
sectoprat
2024-08-19
itarian
evade
dolphin loader
Published: August 19, 2024
Downloadable IOCs: 24

MINT STEALER: Running by a BulletProof Hoster

This article provides an analysis of the Mint Stealer, a Python-based information stealer capable of harvesting sensitive data from infected machines. It delves into the stealer's functionality, history, and the infrastructure behind its operations, including its link to a bulletproof hosting servi…
python
mint stealer
2024-08-16
cash ransomware
Published: August 16, 2024
Downloadable IOCs: 20

Who You Gonna Call? AndroxGh0st Busters!

This report discusses the AndroxGh0st malware, a Python-scripted threat targeting Laravel web applications to steal sensitive data like credentials and abuse other functionality. It exploits vulnerabilities like CVE-2017-9841, CVE-2018-15133, and CVE-2021-41773. The malware scans for exposed .env f…
python
botnet
credential theft
2024-07-17
androxgh0st
CVE-2021-41773
rce exploitation
CVE-2017-9841
web exploitation
CVE-2018-15133
Published: July 17, 2024
Downloadable IOCs: 7

ProxyLogon and ProxyShell Used to Target Government Mail Servers in Asia, Europe, and South America

This analysis describes the identification of a server likely exploiting ProxyLogon and ProxyShell vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to government email servers across Asia, Europe, and South America. The threat actor leveraged open-source exploit code to infiltrate systems and steal sens…
python
powershell
CVE-2021-34473
2024-07-05
proxyshell
CVE-2021-31207
CVE-2021-34523
microsoft exchange
Published: July 5, 2024
Downloadable IOCs: 4

China-Nexus Threat Group ‘Velvet Ant’ Abuses F5 Load Balancers for Persistence

python
plugx
lsass
trojan
2024-06-18
sygnia
c server
shadowpad
wmiexec
virustotal
earthworm
impacket
f5 bigip
command
f5 appliance
svchost
velvet ant
wireshark
guard
protect
Published: June 18, 2024
Downloadable IOCs: 5

Ongoing Malvertising Campaign leads to Ransomware

Rapid7 detected an ongoing malware distribution campaign involving trojanized installers of WinSCP and PuTTY, delivered via malicious search engine ads. The infection chain employs DLL side-loading, credential access, and deploys Sliver beacons followed by Cobalt Strike. In one case, the threat act…
malware
ransomware
python
cobalt strike
2024-05-15
2024-05-10
msi package
winscp
sliver
putty
service
execution
localappdata
dropped
c2 address
sliver beacon
dnstwist
Published: May 15, 2024
Downloadable IOCs: 78

Zloader Learns Old Tricks

Zloader (a.k.a. Terdot, DELoader, or Silent Night) is a modular trojan based on leaked ZeuS source code. Zloader has continued to evolve since its resurrection around September 2023 after an almost two-year hiatus. The latest version, 2.4.1.0, introduces a feature to prevent execution on machines t…
python
anti-analysis
windows registry
zloader
zeus
Published: April 30, 2024
Downloadable IOCs: 8

Analysis of DEV#POPPER: New Attack Campaign Targeting Software Developers Likely Associated With North Korean Threat Actors

This report delves into an ongoing social engineering attack campaign, codenamed DEV#POPPER, likely orchestrated by North Korean threat actors, targeting software developers through fake job interviews. The attackers trick the developers into downloading and executing malicious Python-based RAT dis…
rat
social engineering
python
developers
python-based rat
dev#popper
Published: April 29, 2024
Downloadable IOCs: 7
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