aichannel (PyPI) · Malicious Code
Affects aichannelSource GCVE Database
Malicious package : remove aichannel and rotate any secrets on hosts that installed it.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 16:12 UTC
Malicious package
Published to PyPI · OSV MAL-2026-11415
What to do
Remove aichannel from every project, lockfile and image that pulls it in. Treat any host that installed it as compromised: rotate the credentials, tokens and keys it could read, from a clean machine.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PyPIaichannel | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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Description
The PyPI package 'aichannel' version 0.1.2 is part of a malicious campaign involving multiple packages that include hidden malicious functionality. While 'aichannel' provides fake functionality, it silently executes malicious actions from its dependencies, which include cryptocurrency wallet address replacement, browser data exfiltration, keylogging, persistence, and remote access capabilities. This campaign is linked to North Korea's 'Contagious Interview' threat actor group and targets cryptocurrency-related projects and interview assessments.