DeepSeek-a-Boo: Malicious Python Packages Target AI Enthusiasts!
Beware of deep waters! Malicious Python packages, posing as DeepSeek resources, were quickly detected and removed from PyPI but not before netting over 200 downloads. These sneaky packages were swimming with malicious intent, designed to fish out sensitive user data. Developers, keep your waders on—cybercriminals are riding the AI trend wave!
Hot Take:
When it comes to AI and software development, it’s clear that even the bots have bots, and they aren’t always playing nice. Who knew integrating AI could come with such “deep-seek”ing consequences?
Key Points:
- Two malicious Python packages, ‘deepseeek’ and ‘deepseekai’, disguised as resources for Chinese AI model DeepSeek, surfaced on PyPI.
- Cybersecurity firm Positive Technologies detected and removed these imposters within an hour, but not before 200+ downloads.
- The packages contained malware aimed at data theft, particularly targeting sensitive environment variables.
- The malware sent data to a command and control server via the Pipedream platform, and was crafted with the help of an AI assistant.
- Developers, ML engineers, and AI enthusiasts were the likely targets, exploiting the hype around DeepSeek.
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