Python’s popularity in programming and open-source projects is being exploited by cybercriminals who use it to create open-source malware, as reported by K7 Security Labs. The recently spotted ‘BlankGrabber’ can steal an array of personal data from multiple sources. Despite the malware’s author claiming it’s for educational purposes, Python’s accessibility allows even those with minimal knowledge to use it maliciously.
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