# MAL-2026-10768: Malicious code in trongridev (PyPI)


- **Type:** Malicious package
- **Package:** `trongridev` (PyPI)
- **Published:** 17 Jul 2026
- **Also known as:** GHSA-hx6g-6877-qvg8

## What is MAL-2026-10768?

MAL-2026-10768 is a malicious package in trongridev, published on 17 Jul 2026. 

### Official description

Package appears to be designed for private key exfiltration, but no known usage. The name appears to be related to the cryptocurrency TRX (Tron / Tronix). Some packages additionally clone the readme of other, legit libraries. The similar packages are repeating uploaded to PyPI

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Category: MALICIOUS - The campaign has clearly malicious intent, like infostealers.

Campaign: 2025-04-tronix

Reasons (based on the campaign):

 - exfiltration-generic

 - crypto-related

## What should I do about MAL-2026-10768?

Remove the package from your dependencies and lockfiles, then rotate any secrets on machines where it was installed.

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
MAL-2026-10768 is a malicious package: trongridev (PyPI). Every version was published to cause harm.

Task:
1. Search this repository's dependency manifests and lockfiles for the package, including transitive dependencies.
2. If it is present, remove it, regenerate the lockfile with the project's package manager, and replace whatever it was used for.
3. List any CI runners, developer machines or containers that installed it, so their secrets can be rotated.
4. If the package is not used anywhere, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-10768/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-10768/index.md)
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## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/MAL-2026-10768

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-10768/
Summaries are generated and may contain mistakes; the official description above is the record.