Malicious code in sypoi1 (npm)
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (b22a9450e70ba1095097d2779ad6da01c111c37e940d890fbfc21d1aeb6a0f11) On require, index.js silently bootstraps a full Python runtime on the installer's machine — first via `winget install -e --id Python.Python.3.12 --silent`, falling back to downloading `python-3.12.3-amd64.exe` from python.org and executing it with `/quiet InstallAllUsers=0 PrependPath=1` — then silently `pip install`s pyautogui, keyboard, mss, pillow, pyperclip, and uiautomation. It then spawns pointer.py, which installs system-wide hotkeys (Ctrl+C, Alt+S, F8/F9/F10, Alt+M, Ctrl+Q), creates a topmost transparent always-on-top Tk window using `overrideredirect(True)` to hide from the user, continuously monitors clipboard contents, and on hotkeys captures full-monitor screenshots and on-screen text via UI Automation. Captured clipboard text and base64-encoded screenshots are POSTed to a hardcoded destination at `https://iq-overlay-pointer.vercel.app/api`. The agent also exposes a `mash_callback` mode that hooks `keyboard.on_press` with `suppress=True` and substitutes attacker-supplied characters via `pyautogui.write(char)`, injecting keystrokes into whatever window is focused. The package's declared purpose — "System binary configuration tool" by author "SysDev" with keywords system/binary/util/config — does not match any of this behavior; the metadata is a cover story for a screen/clipboard surveillance and remote-keystroke-injection agent. ## Source: ghsa-malware (8f75d2bf0f1e5af3bf0af9183ea1f44474eb92ce5349b75aaefa4a4b3aa2b3f6) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The sypoi1 npm package (versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1) executes malicious behavior upon being required. It silently installs Python 3.12 via winget or direct download, then uses pip to install automation and GUI libraries. It runs a Python script that installs system-wide hotkeys, creates a hidden always-on-top window, monitors clipboard contents continuously, and captures full-screen screenshots and on-screen text. Captured data is exfiltrated via POST requests to a hardcoded URL. Additionally, it hooks keyboard input to suppress and substitute keystrokes with attacker-controlled input. The package's declared metadata is a cover story, and the actual functionality is a remote surveillance and keystroke injection agent.
Potential Impact
Systems with sypoi1 versions 1.0.0 or 1.0.1 installed are fully compromised. The attacker gains the ability to monitor clipboard contents, capture screenshots, and inject arbitrary keystrokes system-wide. This compromises confidentiality and integrity of data and user input. Secrets and keys stored on the compromised machine should be considered exposed and must be rotated. Removing the package alone may not remove all malicious components due to the level of control gained.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is available. Immediate removal of the sypoi1 package versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 is recommended. Systems with this package installed should be treated as fully compromised. All secrets and credentials stored on the affected machine must be rotated from a separate, trusted device. Conduct a thorough incident response to identify and remove any additional persistence mechanisms or malware installed by this package.
Malicious code in sypoi1 (npm)
Description
--- _-= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=-_ ## Source: amazon-inspector (b22a9450e70ba1095097d2779ad6da01c111c37e940d890fbfc21d1aeb6a0f11) On require, index.js silently bootstraps a full Python runtime on the installer's machine — first via `winget install -e --id Python.Python.3.12 --silent`, falling back to downloading `python-3.12.3-amd64.exe` from python.org and executing it with `/quiet InstallAllUsers=0 PrependPath=1` — then silently `pip install`s pyautogui, keyboard, mss, pillow, pyperclip, and uiautomation. It then spawns pointer.py, which installs system-wide hotkeys (Ctrl+C, Alt+S, F8/F9/F10, Alt+M, Ctrl+Q), creates a topmost transparent always-on-top Tk window using `overrideredirect(True)` to hide from the user, continuously monitors clipboard contents, and on hotkeys captures full-monitor screenshots and on-screen text via UI Automation. Captured clipboard text and base64-encoded screenshots are POSTed to a hardcoded destination at `https://iq-overlay-pointer.vercel.app/api`. The agent also exposes a `mash_callback` mode that hooks `keyboard.on_press` with `suppress=True` and substitutes attacker-supplied characters via `pyautogui.write(char)`, injecting keystrokes into whatever window is focused. The package's declared purpose — "System binary configuration tool" by author "SysDev" with keywords system/binary/util/config — does not match any of this behavior; the metadata is a cover story for a screen/clipboard surveillance and remote-keystroke-injection agent. ## Source: ghsa-malware (8f75d2bf0f1e5af3bf0af9183ea1f44474eb92ce5349b75aaefa4a4b3aa2b3f6) Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be rotated immediately from a different computer. The package should be removed, but as full control of the computer may have been given to an outside entity, there is no guarantee that removing the package will remove all malicious software resulting from installing it.
Affected software
Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The sypoi1 npm package (versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1) executes malicious behavior upon being required. It silently installs Python 3.12 via winget or direct download, then uses pip to install automation and GUI libraries. It runs a Python script that installs system-wide hotkeys, creates a hidden always-on-top window, monitors clipboard contents continuously, and captures full-screen screenshots and on-screen text. Captured data is exfiltrated via POST requests to a hardcoded URL. Additionally, it hooks keyboard input to suppress and substitute keystrokes with attacker-controlled input. The package's declared metadata is a cover story, and the actual functionality is a remote surveillance and keystroke injection agent.
Potential Impact
Systems with sypoi1 versions 1.0.0 or 1.0.1 installed are fully compromised. The attacker gains the ability to monitor clipboard contents, capture screenshots, and inject arbitrary keystrokes system-wide. This compromises confidentiality and integrity of data and user input. Secrets and keys stored on the compromised machine should be considered exposed and must be rotated. Removing the package alone may not remove all malicious components due to the level of control gained.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is available. Immediate removal of the sypoi1 package versions 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 is recommended. Systems with this package installed should be treated as fully compromised. All secrets and credentials stored on the affected machine must be rotated from a separate, trusted device. Conduct a thorough incident response to identify and remove any additional persistence mechanisms or malware installed by this package.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-6405
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-25vm-7gph-35p5"]
- Ecosystems
- ["npm"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4e4f07c9d9e3dbe328de13
Added to database: 07/08/2026, 13:22:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/08/2026, 13:50:13 UTC
Last updated: 07/29/2026, 19:44:55 UTC
Views: 9
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.