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More malicious Python packages are on the loose, experts warn

Researchers at Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs discovered two malicious packages, Zebo-0.1.0 and Cometlogger-0.1, on Python’s open-source platform PyPI. The packages, designed for surveillance, data exfiltration, and unauthorized control, can grant attackers access to systems and sensitive data. Although open-source coding allows community scrutiny, experts warn of cybersecurity risks and suggest exercising caution when using third-party scripts and packages.

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