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Malicious Passlib Python Package Triggers Windows Shutdowns with Invalid Inputs


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2025-06-28 07:05:52
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A deceptive and destructive Python package named psslib, uncovered by Socket’s Threat Research Team, poses a severe risk to developers by masquerading as a legitimate password security solution. Published by the threat actor identified as umaraq, this malicious package typosquats the widely trusted passlib library a toolkit with over 8.9 million monthly downloads used for […]


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