MAL-2026-1080 Malicious code in hashtools32 (PyPI)
Malicious package
Published
MAL-2026-1080 is a malicious package: hashtools32 (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-2026-1080/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-1080/index.md)
- Package
- hashtools32
- Registry
- PyPI
What is MAL-2026-1080?
MAL-2026-1080 is a malicious package in hashtools32, published on 27 Feb 2026.
Official description
During import, the package attempts to exfiltrate sensitive Telegram session files
Category: MALICIOUS - The campaign has clearly malicious intent, like infostealers.
Campaign: 2026-02-hashtools32
Reasons (based on the campaign):
exfiltration-credentials
files-exfiltration
What should I do about MAL-2026-1080?
Remove the package from your dependencies and lockfiles, then rotate any secrets on machines where it was installed.