PyOCI – Publish and install private Python packages using OCI/Docker registries

https://github.com/AllexVeldman/pyoci

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GitHub - AllexVeldman/pyoci: Publish and install private python packages using OCI/docker registries.

Publish and install private python packages using OCI/docker registries. - AllexVeldman/pyoci

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Yet another coder contraption to save you from yourself: introducing #Pipask, the pip you never asked for. 🙄 Now you can ⛑️ "safely" install Python packages with all the convenience of a root canal. Because nothing says efficiency like more menus and consent forms. 🎉
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GitHub - feynmanix/pipask: Safer python package installs with audit and consent 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 install

Safer python package installs with audit and consent 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 install - feynmanix/pipask

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Key Points:
➡️ "pip show" command displays package metadata, including dependencies.
➡️ "pip freeze" lists all installed packages and their versions.
➡️ Check "requirements.txt" for project dependencies.
➡️ "pipdeptree" visualizes the dependency tree.
➡️ Use virtual environments to manage dependencies in isolation.

https://sqlpey.com/python/top-5-methods-to-list-package-dependencies-using-pip

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New PondRAT Malware Hidden in Python Packages Targets Software Developers

North Korean hackers use poisoned Python packages from PyPI to spread PondRAT malware, targeting developers in a supply chain attack.

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Python Packages Infected with New PondRAT Malware Targeting Software Developers
Are you a software developer who relies on Python packages for your projects? Well, buckle up because there's a new malware in town targeting Python packages, and it's called PondRAT. Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 recently...
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Python Packages Infected with New PondRAT Malware Targeting Software Developers

Are you a software developer who relies on Python packages for your projects? Well, buckle up because there's a new malware in town targeting Python packages,

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Hackers Distributing Malicious Python Packages via Popular Developer Q&A Platform
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Hackers Distributing Malicious Python Packages via Popular Developer Q&A Platform

Malicious Python packages on PyPI, promoted through Stack Exchange, steal cryptocurrency and sensitive data.

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Cybercriminals Abusing Stack Overflow to Distribute Malware

Date: May 30, 2024

CVE: Not specified

Vulnerability Type: Social Engineering, Malware Distribution

CWE: [[CWE-494]], [[CWE-434]], [[CWE-22]]

Sources: BleepingComputer

Synopsis

Cybercriminals are exploiting Stack Overflow to distribute malware by posing as helpful users and promoting malicious packages as solutions to programming queries.

Issue Summary

Cybercriminals are posing as users on Stack Overflow to answer questions with solutions that involve installing a malicious PyPi package named 'pytoileur'. This package, part of the "Cool package" campaign, targets Windows users by installing information-stealing malware.

Technical Key Findings

The malicious package 'pytoileur' includes a setup script that contains an obfuscated Base64 encoded command. This command, when decoded, downloads and executes a malware executable disguised as 'runtime.exe'. This malware is designed to steal sensitive information like cookies, passwords, browser history, and other data from web browsers.

Vulnerable Products

  • Windows operating systems targeted via the PyPi package 'pytoileur'.

Impact Assessment

The malware can steal a wide range of personal and sensitive data, including login credentials, financial information, and personal documents. This data can be sold on dark web markets or used for further cyberattacks.

Patches or Workaround

Developers should always verify the authenticity of packages before installation and inspect the code for any obfuscated or unusual commands. No specific patches are provided, but vigilance in package verification is crucial.

Tags

#Malware #PyPi #Windows #StackOverflow #InformationStealer #Cybersecurity #SocialEngineering #SoftwareDevelopment #PythonPackages

Cybercriminals pose as "helpful" Stack Overflow users to push malware

Cybercriminals are abusing Stack Overflow in an interesting approach to spreading malware—answering users' questions by promoting a malicious PyPi package that installs Windows information-stealing malware.

BleepingComputer

🎉🎊 The results are in! 🎉🎊

Hey Pythonistas! 🐍

We conducted a poll on your favorite Python packages! 🗳 Here's what you all chose

Thank you to everyone who participated! 🙌 Keep coding, and may your packages always import smoothly! 🚀✨

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It was a close competition. Here are some of the other packages you liked:
FastAPI
plotly
Qiskit
modin
TensorFlow
pytest
sqlalchemy
flask

IDK how I can be this late to realise there's 'pipx' for python package management, which is better than the old way of managing python packages 'pip'. I found it really nice that 'pipx' have a feature that allows to run a specific package to try it out before installing it. How comes I only realizing 'pipx' is existing just now 🤯 , like I have been leaving under a rock for years. 😅 🙄

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