New PondRAT Malware Hidden in Python Packages Targets Software Developers

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Malware Use

• North Korean attackers are using Python to distribute the PondRAT malware.
• PondRAT is a light version of POOLRAT, a known macOS backdoor.
• The attacks are part of the Operation Dream Job campaign to trick victims into downloading malware.

Analysis and Impact of the Attacks

• The attacks are aimed at gaining access to supply chain suppliers and customers.
• Remote Python packages uploaded to PyPI contain malware.
• PondRAT shares similarities with POOLRAT and AppleJeus, expanding the attack surface.
• The use of malicious Python packages poses a risk to organizations.

North Korean IT Professionals

• North Korean IT professionals use stolen identities to gain employment with Western companies.
• They work remotely, using a variety of tools to connect to laptops.
• Their activities are aimed at financial gain and espionage.
• North Korean IT professionals pose a constant and growing cyber threat.

source : https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/new-po...ython.html

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