Which versions of synapseml-utils are malicious?

The following PyPI versions of synapseml-utils are flagged malicious: 0.1.0, 0.1.1, 0.1.2, 0.1.3, 0.1.4, 0.1.5. Treat any of these as compromised.

How do I remediate synapseml-utils if I installed it?

synapseml-utils is built to steal secrets, so assume every credential the build or runtime could read is compromised. Remove it from your project and lockfile, then rotate ALL exposed secrets — npm/registry tokens, cloud keys, CI/CD secrets, SSH keys, and any .env values — from a known-clean machine. Audit logs for unauthorized use of those credentials.

I already installed synapseml-utils — how do I know if it already compromised me?

If synapseml-utils was ever installed, its post-install/runtime payload may have already executed. O3's L7 egress monitoring and runtime eBPF sensors detect the credential exfiltration or command-and-control callback after install and block the malicious outbound channel, so you catch and contain the actual compromise — not just the presence of the package.

Is synapseml-utils part of a known attack campaign?

Yes — synapseml-utils is associated with the 2026-03-synapseml-utils campaign. Packages in the same campaign often share infrastructure and payloads, so check whether any related packages are also in your dependency tree.

How do I find synapseml-utils across my projects, lockfiles, and CI pipelines?

Scan your lockfiles (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, yarn.lock, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, etc.) and build artifacts for synapseml-utils (6 malicious versions). O3 Security's supply-chain scanner checks every dependency against known-malicious package intelligence at install time and in CI, flagging synapseml-utils across your stack and pipelines.

Malicious package

synapseml-utilsPyPI

Malicious code in synapseml-utils (PyPI) Remove it immediately and rotate any exposed credentials.

MAL-2026-1325

Immediate action

Remove the package, then rotate any secrets the build/runtime could reach.

pip uninstall synapseml-utils

What this malware does

Installing the package starts encrypting the user's file and demanding ransom for the decryption.

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

Campaign: 2026-03-synapseml-utils

Reasons (based on the campaign):

ransomware

Malicious versions

6 flagged

0.1.00.1.10.1.20.1.30.1.40.1.5

Indicators of compromise (SHA-256)

4ddf16f7a9941918ea74e21a3742e8f03d7b5c6f5720d7d031d2c69f8d6495c3

Detection & response playbook

Credential / info stealer

Find it
Scan your lockfiles (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, yarn.lock, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, etc.) and build artifacts for synapseml-utils (6 malicious versions). O3 Security's supply-chain scanner checks every dependency against known-malicious package intelligence at install time and in CI, flagging synapseml-utils across your stack and pipelines.
If you installed it — respond
synapseml-utils is built to steal secrets, so assume every credential the build or runtime could read is compromised. Remove it from your project and lockfile, then rotate ALL exposed secrets — npm/registry tokens, cloud keys, CI/CD secrets, SSH keys, and any .env values — from a known-clean machine. Audit logs for unauthorized use of those credentials.
Did it already run?
If synapseml-utils was ever installed, its post-install/runtime payload may have already executed. O3's L7 egress monitoring and runtime eBPF sensors detect the credential exfiltration or command-and-control callback after install and block the malicious outbound channel, so you catch and contain the actual compromise — not just the presence of the package.
How O3 protects you
O3 blocks synapseml-utils before install through its supply-chain scanner, and if it has already run, detects and severs the exfiltration or C2 callback at runtime through L7 egress monitoring and eBPF.

Frequently asked questions

No. synapseml-utils on PyPI has been identified as a malicious package (versions 0.1.0, 0.1.1, 0.1.2, 0.1.3, 0.1.4, 0.1.5 flagged). It should be removed immediately — do not install or keep it in your dependency tree.

Campaign

2026-03-synapseml-utils

References

bad-packages.kam193.eu

Credits

Kamil Mańkowski (kam193) · reporter

Detect & block this

O3 blocks synapseml-utils-class packages before install and in CI — and if it already ran, its runtime egress monitoring catches the credential exfiltration and severs the channel.

Malware detection Runtime egress monitoring