# MAL-2026-932: Malicious code in easyreg (PyPI)


- **Type:** Malicious package
- **Package:** `easyreg` (PyPI)
- **Published:** 17 Feb 2026

## What is MAL-2026-932?

MAL-2026-932 is a malicious package in easyreg, published on 17 Feb 2026. 

### Official description

The package pretends to be a development helper but, in fact, downloads a remote executable. Dynamic analysis reveals actions like disabling Windows Defender and interest in cryptocurrencies as well as using Telegram as C2.

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

Campaign: 2026-02-pywin-simple-gui

Reasons (based on the campaign):

 - impersonation

 - Downloads and executes a remote executable.

 - modify-system-without-consent

 - crypto-related

## What should I do about MAL-2026-932?

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-2026-932 is a malicious package: easyreg (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-2026-932/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-932/index.md)
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## Sources

- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/MAL-2026-932

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/MAL-2026-932/
Summaries are generated and may contain mistakes; the official description above is the record.