MAL-2026-823 Malicious code in ntoutils (PyPI)
Malicious package
Published
MAL-2026-823 is a malicious package: ntoutils (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-2026-823/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-823/index.md)
- Package
- ntoutils
- Registry
- PyPI
What is MAL-2026-823?
MAL-2026-823 is a malicious package in ntoutils, published on 10 Feb 2026.
Official description
Importing the module downloads and runs a remote executable identified as malware
Category: MALICIOUS - The campaign has clearly malicious intent, like infostealers.
Campaign: 2026-02-ntoutils
Reasons (based on the campaign):
Downloads and executes a remote executable.
malware
What should I do about MAL-2026-823?
Remove the package from your dependencies and lockfiles, then rotate any secrets on machines where it was installed.