Malicious code in ailaunchkit (PyPI)
The PyPI package 'ailaunchkit' version 0.1.2 is part of a malicious campaign involving several packages that include hidden malware functionality. These packages, used as dependencies, contain code to replace cryptocurrency wallet addresses with attacker-controlled ones, exfiltrate browser data, install malicious browser extensions, and establish remote control over infected devices. The campaign is linked to North Korea's 'Contagious Interview' threat actor group and targets cryptocurrency-related projects and interview assessments. The malicious code includes keylogging, clipboard modification, persistence mechanisms, and limited remote command execution.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'ailaunchkit' package version 0.1.2 is involved in a coordinated malicious campaign where some packages serve as carriers of malware embedded in dependencies. The malware replaces copied cryptocurrency wallet addresses with attacker-controlled addresses, exfiltrates browser data, installs malicious browser extensions, and enables remote access to the victim's machine. This campaign is associated with the 'Contagious Interview' group attributed to North Korea. The malicious functionality includes keylogging, clipboard manipulation, persistence, and remote command execution capabilities. Other packages in the campaign provide fake functionality to conceal malicious actions executed by dependencies.
Potential Impact
Users installing 'ailaunchkit' version 0.1.2 and related packages risk having their cryptocurrency wallet addresses replaced, leading to theft of funds. Additionally, attackers can exfiltrate sensitive browser data, maintain persistence on the infected system, and remotely control the device. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of user data and systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available for 'ailaunchkit' version 0.1.2. Users should avoid installing or using this package and its related dependencies. Review and verify the integrity of all dependencies in cryptocurrency and interview-related projects. Monitor for suspicious activity related to clipboard modifications, browser extensions, and remote command execution. Check vendor advisories or PyPI security notices for updates or removal of malicious packages.
Malicious code in ailaunchkit (PyPI)
Description
The PyPI package 'ailaunchkit' version 0.1.2 is part of a malicious campaign involving several packages that include hidden malware functionality. These packages, used as dependencies, contain code to replace cryptocurrency wallet addresses with attacker-controlled ones, exfiltrate browser data, install malicious browser extensions, and establish remote control over infected devices. The campaign is linked to North Korea's 'Contagious Interview' threat actor group and targets cryptocurrency-related projects and interview assessments. The malicious code includes keylogging, clipboard modification, persistence mechanisms, and limited remote command execution.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'ailaunchkit' package version 0.1.2 is involved in a coordinated malicious campaign where some packages serve as carriers of malware embedded in dependencies. The malware replaces copied cryptocurrency wallet addresses with attacker-controlled addresses, exfiltrates browser data, installs malicious browser extensions, and enables remote access to the victim's machine. This campaign is associated with the 'Contagious Interview' group attributed to North Korea. The malicious functionality includes keylogging, clipboard manipulation, persistence, and remote command execution capabilities. Other packages in the campaign provide fake functionality to conceal malicious actions executed by dependencies.
Potential Impact
Users installing 'ailaunchkit' version 0.1.2 and related packages risk having their cryptocurrency wallet addresses replaced, leading to theft of funds. Additionally, attackers can exfiltrate sensitive browser data, maintain persistence on the infected system, and remotely control the device. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of user data and systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available for 'ailaunchkit' version 0.1.2. Users should avoid installing or using this package and its related dependencies. Review and verify the integrity of all dependencies in cryptocurrency and interview-related projects. Monitor for suspicious activity related to clipboard modifications, browser extensions, and remote command execution. Check vendor advisories or PyPI security notices for updates or removal of malicious packages.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-11416
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
Threat ID: 6a6cc1331aa972dd3209c9cc
Added to database: 07/31/2026, 15:37:23 UTC
Last enriched: 07/31/2026, 22:10:38 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 10:39:02 UTC
Views: 26
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