Category | Details |
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Threat Actors | • Unknown, no direct attribution to a specific threat group. |
Campaign Overview | • Malicious Python packages (Zebo and Cometlogger) were uploaded to the PyPI repository. • These packages exfiltrate sensitive information from compromised systems. |
Target Regions (Victims) | • United States, China, Russia, India. |
Methodology | • The packages use obfuscation techniques, data exfiltration, and persistence mechanisms. • Zebo: Keystroke logging, screenshot capture, C2 communication. • Cometlogger: Steals account data, cookies, system metadata, and more. |
Product Targeted | • Python Package Index (PyPI) repository, systems that download the malicious packages. |
Malware Reference | • Zebo, Cometlogger. |
Tools Used | • pynput (for keylogging), ImageGrab (for screenshot capture), free image hosting service ImgBB, dynamic file manipulation, webhook injection. |
Vulnerabilities Exploited | • No direct vulnerability exploitation mentioned, but relies on unverified Python packages on PyPI. |
TTPs | • Tactics, techniques, and procedures (MITRE ATT&CK): • Initial Access: Malicious PyPI packages. • Execution: Command-and-control, data exfiltration. • Persistence: Batch script creation, auto-start execution. |
Attribution | • No attribution to a specific threat actor, but the use of obfuscation and data exfiltration suggests malicious intent. |
Recommendations | • Avoid interacting with unverified Python packages. • Scrutinize code before execution, especially from untrusted sources. • Implement security measures to monitor package integrity. |
Source | The Hackers News |
Read full article: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/researchers-uncover-pypi-packages.html
The above summary has been generated by an AI language model
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