Researchers Uncover Obfuscated Malicious Code in PyPI Python Packages

Feb 10, 2023Ravie LakshmananSupply Chain / Software Security Four different rogue packages in the Python Package Index (PyPI) have been found to carry out a number of malicious actions, including dropping malware, deleting the netstat utility, and manipulating the SSH authorized_keys file. The packages in question are aptx, bingchilling2, httops, and tkint3rs, all of which…

iPhone 15 USB-C port could have a bad surprise

USB-C is coming to iPhones eventually, and everything so far points towards the iPhone 15 finally making the switch from Lightning. However, Apple may still keep some holdovers from the Lightning era, according to a rumor on Chinese social networking site Weibo (opens in new tab), limiting certain functions to Apple-approved accessories. Right now Apple…

Dell XPS 13 just dropped below $850

Dell consistently has some of the best laptop deals and that’s certainly the case with this offer on the Dell XPS 13. Right now, you can buy it for $849 saving you $60 off the regular price of $909. An already highly sought-after laptop in this price range, it’s even more tempting now it’s dropped…