MAL-2026-2084 Malicious code in license-utils-kit (PyPI)

Malicious package Published
Package
license-utils-kit
Registry
PyPI

What is MAL-2026-2084?

MAL-2026-2084 is a malicious package in license-utils-kit, published on 23 Mar 2026.

Official description

Malicious clone of legitimate "license" package. When using the find_by_key function, the malicious code from strongly obfuscated files is loaded. It then at least collects data from cryptowallets and password managers and exfiltrate them to a hardcoded remote location.

Prior version 0.1b2, the malicious code was hosted externally and downloaded when triggered.


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

Campaign: 2026-03-license-utils-kit

Reasons (based on the campaign):

  • infostealer

  • obfuscation

  • crypto-related

  • action-hidden-in-lib-usage

  • exfiltration-credentials

  • clones-real-package

What should I do about MAL-2026-2084?

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

Sources

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