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This new Python malware is going after Windows machines

Posted on January 28, 2023August 27, 2023 By bot

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Cybersecurity researchers from Securonix have recently discovered a new Python-based malware that’s capable of stealing files and logging keystrokes from affected endpoints.Dubbed PY#RATION, the malware is apparently being actively developed, with the researchers spotting multiple versions since August 2022. The malware uses the WebSocket protocol to reach out to the command & control (C2) server, get instructions, and potentially extract sensitive data. Securonix say the malware ‘leverages Python’s built-in Socket.IO framework, which provides features to both
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