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5 Malicious NuGet Packages Impersonate Chinese UI Libraries to Distribute Crypto Wallet and Credential Stealer

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Medium
Published: Thu May 07 2026 (05/07/2026, 17:05:04 UTC)
Source: AlienVault OTX General

Description

Five malicious NuGet packages impersonate Chinese . NET UI libraries to distribute an infostealer targeting browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, SSH keys, and local files. These packages typosquat legitimate libraries and use . NET Reactor-protected payloads grafted onto decompiled code. The campaign employs version rotation to evade detection, with most versions unlisted but accessible. The malware targets multiple browsers, desktop crypto wallets, and browser wallet extensions, exfiltrating data to a newly registered command and control domain. It executes via . NET module initializers, hooks the CLR JIT compiler, and supports cross-platform infection including Linux and macOS. Approximately 65,000 downloads have been recorded, putting many developer workstations and CI/CD servers at risk. No official patch or remediation guidance is provided in the available data.

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 05/08/2026, 09:21:40 UTC

Technical Analysis

This threat involves five malicious NuGet packages published under the account 'bmrxntfj' that impersonate Chinese .NET UI and infrastructure libraries. The packages contain payloads protected by .NET Reactor, grafted onto decompiled legitimate code to evade detection. The campaign uses version rotation with 219 of 224 versions unlisted but fetchable, complicating hash-based detection. The infostealer targets credentials from 12 browsers, 8 desktop cryptocurrency wallets, and 5 browser wallet extensions, exfiltrating stolen data to a newly registered C2 domain. The payload activates through .NET module initializers and hooks into the CLR JIT compiler, enabling cross-platform infection including Linux and macOS environments. With roughly 65,000 downloads, this supply chain attack risks compromising developer workstations and CI/CD build servers. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.

Potential Impact

The malware can steal sensitive information including browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, SSH keys, and local files from infected systems. It targets a broad range of browsers and crypto wallets, increasing the potential impact on users involved in software development and cryptocurrency management. The campaign's use of version rotation and unlisted package versions complicates detection and mitigation efforts. Cross-platform infection capability extends the threat beyond Windows to Linux and macOS infrastructure, potentially affecting diverse development environments. The high number of downloads indicates significant exposure and risk to developer workstations and CI/CD pipelines.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. In the absence of an official fix, organizations should audit their NuGet package dependencies for suspicious or typosquatted packages, especially those published under the account 'bmrxntfj'. Remove or block these malicious packages and monitor for any signs of compromise related to browser credentials, crypto wallets, and SSH keys. Employ supply chain security best practices such as verifying package integrity and using trusted sources. Since the campaign uses version rotation and unlisted versions, rely on behavioral detection and threat intelligence indicators (e.g., known malicious domains and hashes) to identify infections.

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Technical Details

Author
AlienVault
Tlp
white
References
["https://socket.dev/blog/5-malicious-nuget-packages-impersonate-chinese-ui-libraries"]
Adversary
null
Pulse Id
69fcc64069bf35be793669dd
Threat Score
null

Indicators of Compromise

Domain

ValueDescriptionCopy
domaindns-providersa2.com
domaingit.justdotrip.com
domainjustdotrip.com

Url

ValueDescriptionCopy
urlhttps://dns-providersa2.com/upload
urlhttps://dns-providersa2.com/check

Hash

ValueDescriptionCopy
hashefb675de4b3af3dac3c9cae91075fd7cc2f4f98e
hash019e6c2cf58386039133981f3377b085fbd70c98ae8613c7c6a4f10a9f2d9824
hash34e2d63b5db7e24c808711c2ca0c0a42afde97a0086d7d81609110c002d18d7c
hash596c453c9dbb7240f1ce05cc025496524ce7c538c23a9b2171174bf32b5691a1
hash8f7aa15c77bde94087bb74dfc072e25212797b313731b4cad0ded3e152268dcf
hashb8543b2a1ad8862ebfef18924cf5444d2adfee996939963f4fc2748c582cf9a9
hashb8fa1b2fade45304c003909e375d2519ea447b498b7d93fe7c50db014d30f4fa
hashe1869d6571894f058dd4ab2b66f060628dc364ee8e29afbd2323c95e5002fb8e

Threat ID: 69fda78fcbff5d8610b5621e

Added to database: 5/8/2026, 9:06:23 AM

Last enriched: 5/8/2026, 9:21:40 AM

Last updated: 5/8/2026, 2:49:18 PM

Views: 64

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