# MAL-2026-1091: Malicious code in myproject-bola (PyPI)


- **Type:** Malicious package
- **Package:** `myproject-bola` (PyPI)
- **Published:** 28 Feb 2026

## What is MAL-2026-1091?

MAL-2026-1091 is a malicious package in myproject-bola, published on 28 Feb 2026. 

### Official description

Starting the module initiates an infostealer with a Telegram bot and RAT-like functionality and hardcoded credentials. The code automatically adds itself to autostart, collects some credentials, and also awaits further commands. The code is capable of exfiltrating browser data, files, taking screenshots, recording audio and modifying some system configurations.

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

Campaign: 2026-02-isb

Reasons (based on the campaign):

 - infostealer

 - exfiltration-browser-data

 - exfiltration-credentials

 - peristence-autorun

 - rat

 - spyware-like

 - files-exfiltration

 - iritating-computer-activity

## What should I do about MAL-2026-1091?

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-2026-1091 is a malicious package: myproject-bola (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-2026-1091/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-1091/index.md)
```

## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/MAL-2026-1091

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-1091/
Summaries are generated and may contain mistakes; the official description above is the record.