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If I download libraries using pip or pkg commands, can I get a virus? I was just hacked on steam recently, I still remember |
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sylirre
Oct 15, 2024
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With Just google for news about malware on PyPI. For example: https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/new-pondrat-malware-hidden-in-python.html That's a common problem for all community-powered software hosting platforms. |
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With
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yes, it is possible. Especially if you mistype module name.Just google for news about malware on PyPI. For example: https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/new-pondrat-malware-hidden-in-python.html
That's a common problem for all community-powered software hosting platforms.