Malicious Python packages Zebo-0.1.0 and Cometlogger-0.1 have been discovered on PyPI. The packages can steal user data via keylogging, screenshot capturing, and data exfiltration. They establish long-term control through startup scripts and evade detection through advanced obfuscation methods. These threats pose significant security risks to developers and platforms dependent on PyPI.
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