MAL-2026-6974: Malicious code in tronhapy (PyPI)
The PyPI package 'tronhapy' version 0.0.1 is identified as malicious software designed for private key exfiltration, likely targeting cryptocurrency users. It is part of a campaign named '2025-04-tronix' and is associated with crypto-related exfiltration activities. The package may impersonate legitimate libraries by cloning their README files. There are no known exploits in the wild reported for this package.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'tronhapy' package on PyPI, specifically version 0.0.1, has been flagged as malicious with intent to exfiltrate private keys, particularly related to the Tron cryptocurrency ecosystem. The package is part of a broader campaign involving repeated uploads of similar malicious packages to PyPI. It attempts to appear legitimate by copying README files from other libraries. No active exploitation has been observed to date.
Potential Impact
If installed, the package could compromise private keys, leading to potential theft of cryptocurrency assets or unauthorized access to sensitive cryptographic credentials. Although no active exploitation is currently known, the presence of such a package in the PyPI repository poses a significant risk to users who may inadvertently install it.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should avoid installing the 'tronhapy' package version 0.0.1 from PyPI. Since this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software, no patch is available. Security teams should monitor for and block this package in their environments and educate developers to verify package authenticity before installation.
MAL-2026-6974: Malicious code in tronhapy (PyPI)
Description
The PyPI package 'tronhapy' version 0.0.1 is identified as malicious software designed for private key exfiltration, likely targeting cryptocurrency users. It is part of a campaign named '2025-04-tronix' and is associated with crypto-related exfiltration activities. The package may impersonate legitimate libraries by cloning their README files. There are no known exploits in the wild reported for this package.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'tronhapy' package on PyPI, specifically version 0.0.1, has been flagged as malicious with intent to exfiltrate private keys, particularly related to the Tron cryptocurrency ecosystem. The package is part of a broader campaign involving repeated uploads of similar malicious packages to PyPI. It attempts to appear legitimate by copying README files from other libraries. No active exploitation has been observed to date.
Potential Impact
If installed, the package could compromise private keys, leading to potential theft of cryptocurrency assets or unauthorized access to sensitive cryptographic credentials. Although no active exploitation is currently known, the presence of such a package in the PyPI repository poses a significant risk to users who may inadvertently install it.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should avoid installing the 'tronhapy' package version 0.0.1 from PyPI. Since this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software, no patch is available. Security teams should monitor for and block this package in their environments and educate developers to verify package authenticity before installation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6974
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4e4ecdc9d9e3dbe32878ef
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 13:21:17 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 13:28:40 UTC
Last updated: 07/09/2026, 02:28:06 UTC
Views: 2
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