# MAL-2026-3100: Malicious code in fetch-data-api-syncapi (PyPI)


- **Type:** Malicious package
- **Package:** `fetch-data-api-syncapi` (PyPI)
- **Published:** 27 Apr 2026

## What is MAL-2026-3100?

MAL-2026-3100 is a malicious package in fetch-data-api-syncapi, published on 27 Apr 2026. 

### Official description

The package contains code to download and start a malicious executable. It's masqueraded using name similar to Windows services. In analyzed versions, the code was not automatically started, suggesting it's just a part of a campaign.  Based on the dynamic analysis, the executable is likely an infostealer.

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

Campaign: 2026-04-fetch-data-api-syncapi

Reasons (based on the campaign):

 - Downloads and executes a remote executable.

 - malware

## What should I do about MAL-2026-3100?

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-2026-3100 is a malicious package: fetch-data-api-syncapi (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-2026-3100/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-3100/index.md)
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## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/MAL-2026-3100

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-3100/
Summaries are generated and may contain mistakes; the official description above is the record.