# MAL-2026-899: Malicious code in dzuseragents (PyPI)


- **Type:** Malicious package
- **Package:** `dzuseragents` (PyPI)
- **Published:** 14 Feb 2026

## What is MAL-2026-899?

MAL-2026-899 is a malicious package in dzuseragents, published on 14 Feb 2026. 

### Official description

The package downloads an executable and adds it to autostart. The downloaded application then periodically creates a screenshot and sends it to a Discord channel, as well as waits for further instructions

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

Campaign: 2026-02-dzuseragents

Reasons (based on the campaign):

 - Downloads and executes a remote executable.

 - peristence-autorun

 - spyware-like

## What should I do about MAL-2026-899?

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-2026-899 is a malicious package: dzuseragents (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-2026-899/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-899/index.md)
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## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/MAL-2026-899

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-899/
Summaries are generated and may contain mistakes; the official description above is the record.