Multiple incidents involving malicious activities targeting Python infrastructure have been reported. The Python Package Index (PyPI) temporarily halted new user sign-ups and project creation due to a surge of malicious activities, including typosquatting attempts. This prompted GitHub to take action against a Threat Actor who poisoned code repositories.
A malware upload campaign prompted the Python Package Index, aka @pypi, to temporarily suspend new user registrations and new project creations on March 28. #cybersecurity #infosec #ITsecurity https://t.co/bnWfbQToO1
PyPI Halts Sign-Ups Amid Surge of Malicious Package Uploads Targeting Developers https://t.co/3LURy5RLtf
PyPI Halts Sign-Ups Amid Surge of Malicious Package Uploads Targeting Developers: https://t.co/jJpov5HMme by The Hacker News #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news