Source: kam193 (b928f1f0d3af6242391cc626a8601d24f60c70d862bfebe6cfe0777c13a8c0b2)
During installation, package executes an embedded executable. The executable is capable of executing remote commands, establishing persistence, cryptomining, exfiltrating basic data, further network scanning and worm-style propagation. Actions are controlled via a Telegram bot.
Category: MALICIOUS - The campaign has clearly malicious intent, like infostealers.
Campaign: 2026-08-boto4
Reasons (based on the campaign):
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cryptominer
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worm
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network-scan
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The package contains code to exfiltrate basic data from the system, like IP or username. It has a limited risk.
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uses-telegram-bot
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persistence
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The package contains code to execute remote commands (probably limited to a specific set) on the victim's machine.
Credit: OpenSSF (source)
References
Source: kam193 (b928f1f0d3af6242391cc626a8601d24f60c70d862bfebe6cfe0777c13a8c0b2)
During installation, package executes an embedded executable. The executable is capable of executing remote commands, establishing persistence, cryptomining, exfiltrating basic data, further network scanning and worm-style propagation. Actions are controlled via a Telegram bot.
Category: MALICIOUS - The campaign has clearly malicious intent, like infostealers.
Campaign: 2026-08-boto4
Reasons (based on the campaign):
cryptominer
worm
network-scan
The package contains code to exfiltrate basic data from the system, like IP or username. It has a limited risk.
uses-telegram-bot
persistence
The package contains code to execute remote commands (probably limited to a specific set) on the victim's machine.
Credit: OpenSSF (source)
References