# MAL-2026-3228: Malicious code in ziugxfbvo (PyPI)


- **Type:** Malicious package
- **Package:** `ziugxfbvo` (PyPI)
- **Published:** 2 May 2026

## What is MAL-2026-3228?

MAL-2026-3228 is a malicious package in ziugxfbvo, published on 2 May 2026. 

### Official description

During import, the package automatically downloads and executes code that first acts as an infostealer and then starts code acting as a RAT. It connects with a hardcoded C2 server and waits for commands, supporting e.g. executing remote commands, exfiltrating files, recording the screen, executing GUI actions through PyAutoGUI.

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

Campaign: 2026-04-process-support

Reasons (based on the campaign):

 - exfiltration-generic

 - The package contains code to execute remote commands (probably limited to a specific set) on the victim's machine.

 - rat

 - spyware-like

 - infostealer

 - persistence

 - exfiltration-browser-data

 - exfiltration-crypto

 - files-exfiltration

## What should I do about MAL-2026-3228?

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-2026-3228 is a malicious package: ziugxfbvo (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-2026-3228/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-3228/index.md)
```

## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/MAL-2026-3228

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-3228/
Summaries are generated and may contain mistakes; the official description above is the record.