Revival Hijack: How Abandoned PyPI Package Names Are Being Exploited to Deliver Malware
Security researchers have uncovered a novel and concerning method for cybercriminals to distribute malware using public code repositories. Known as "Revival Hijack," this technique involves the re-registration of previously abandoned package names on the PyPI repository. By taking advantage of the fact that PyPI allows the reuse of names from removed packages, attackers are able to slip malicious code into unsuspecting organizations.