MAL-2026-2516 Malicious code in sentinel-tool (PyPI)
- Package
- sentinel-tool
- Registry
- PyPI
What is MAL-2026-2516?
MAL-2026-2516 is a malicious package in sentinel-tool, published on 8 Apr 2026.
Official description
The package installs a remote executable that uses a hardcoded Telegram channel for monitoring the user's activity, including regularly taking screenshots, and some remote control possibilities like switching the computer off and grabbing clipboard content. Some content suggests it was designed to be used by the uploader themself, but it poses the risk to anyone installing it.
Category: MALICIOUS - The campaign has clearly malicious intent, like infostealers.
Campaign: 2026-04-sentinel-tool
Reasons (based on the campaign):
Downloads and executes a remote executable.
spyware-like
What should I do about MAL-2026-2516?
Remove the package from your dependencies and lockfiles, then rotate any secrets on machines where it was installed.