Malicious code in trongridy (PyPI)
The PyPI package 'trongridy' version 0.0.1 is identified as malicious software designed for private key exfiltration. It is associated with a campaign targeting cryptocurrency users, specifically related to Tron (TRX). The package may impersonate legitimate libraries by cloning their README files. There are no known exploitations in the wild reported so far.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'trongridy' package on PyPI, version 0.0.1, is a malicious package intended to exfiltrate private keys, likely targeting cryptocurrency assets related to Tron (TRX). It is part of a broader campaign labeled '2025-04-tronix' with clear malicious intent, categorized as an infostealer. The package mimics legitimate libraries by copying their README content to appear trustworthy. No confirmed active exploitation has been documented.
Potential Impact
If installed, this package could compromise sensitive private keys, leading to theft of cryptocurrency assets. The malicious code's primary impact is the unauthorized exfiltration of private keys, which can result in loss of funds or unauthorized access to cryptocurrency wallets.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing the 'trongridy' package version 0.0.1 from PyPI. Since this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software, remediation involves removing any installations of this package and auditing systems for potential compromise. There is no patch available as this is not a software flaw but a malicious artifact.
Malicious code in trongridy (PyPI)
Description
The PyPI package 'trongridy' version 0.0.1 is identified as malicious software designed for private key exfiltration. It is associated with a campaign targeting cryptocurrency users, specifically related to Tron (TRX). The package may impersonate legitimate libraries by cloning their README files. There are no known exploitations in the wild reported so far.
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'trongridy' package on PyPI, version 0.0.1, is a malicious package intended to exfiltrate private keys, likely targeting cryptocurrency assets related to Tron (TRX). It is part of a broader campaign labeled '2025-04-tronix' with clear malicious intent, categorized as an infostealer. The package mimics legitimate libraries by copying their README content to appear trustworthy. No confirmed active exploitation has been documented.
Potential Impact
If installed, this package could compromise sensitive private keys, leading to theft of cryptocurrency assets. The malicious code's primary impact is the unauthorized exfiltration of private keys, which can result in loss of funds or unauthorized access to cryptocurrency wallets.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid installing the 'trongridy' package version 0.0.1 from PyPI. Since this is a malicious package rather than a vulnerability in legitimate software, remediation involves removing any installations of this package and auditing systems for potential compromise. There is no patch available as this is not a software flaw but a malicious artifact.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2026-11051
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["PyPI"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a65421f9c2644c7f8088167
Added to database: 07/25/2026, 23:09:19 UTC
Last enriched: 07/25/2026, 23:50:56 UTC
Last updated: 07/26/2026, 03:42:35 UTC
Views: 4
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