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Malicious Malware Targets Popular Bitcoin Python Library, Threatening User Wallets

Malware Targets Bitcoin Python Library

Dario Cesaro avatar
Written by Dario Cesaro
Updated over 2 weeks ago

A sophisticated malware campaign has been detected targeting bitcoinlib, a widely-used open-source Python library essential for creating and managing Bitcoin wallets. The malicious packages, disguised as fixes for transfer errors, aimed to steal sensitive database files and drain user funds. This incident highlights the growing threat of software supply chain attacks within the cryptocurrency space.

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