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Attackers exploited vulnerabilities in SolarWinds Web Help Desk to steal high-privilege credentials from various organizations. Microsoft is investigating which specific flaws were used, as multiple recent and old CVEs are in play. Security teams are advised to apply patches and monitor for unauthorized remote management tools.
A malicious post-install command executed during the installation of the nx build kit created unauthorized GitHub repositories in users' accounts, stealing sensitive information like wallets and API keys. Organizations are urged to review their GitHub activity and rotate credentials to mitigate exposure, while ongoing investigations continue into the incident.
The Python Software Foundation has issued a warning about new phishing attacks targeting PyPI users, urging them to reset their credentials after receiving fake emails from a fraudulent site. Victims are being misled into verifying their email for account maintenance, which could lead to credential theft and subsequent malware attacks on published packages. Users are advised to change passwords immediately and implement stronger security measures like two-factor authentication.