Corrupted PyPI Package Opens Backdoors for Different OSes
Sonatype warns developers against malicious packages in the PyPI registry that were rooted by cybercriminals to perform supply chain attacks by deploying Cobalt Strike beacons and backdoors on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. It could provide hackers initial access to the developer’s network for spreading laterally to steal data, plant additional malware, or even launch ransomware attacks.