Malicious Software Packages Target Bitcoin Wallet Library

According to ChainCatcher, security researchers at ReversingLabs have identified malicious software packages targeting the popular Python Bitcoin wallet library, bitcoinlib. These packages, named 'bitcoinlibdbfix' and 'bitcoinlib - dev,' were designed to disguise themselves as solutions to error messages encountered during Bitcoin transactions, with the intent to overwrite legitimate commands and steal sensitive database files. The malicious developers also participated in discussions on GitHub, advocating for the use of their libraries. However, other developers correctly identified the scheme as fraudulent. The two packages have since been removed and are no longer available for download, eliminating the risk they posed to developers.