Which versions of tao-subnet-metrics are malicious?

The following PyPI versions of tao-subnet-metrics are flagged malicious: 1.0.1. Treat any of these as compromised.

How do I remediate tao-subnet-metrics if I installed it?

Remove tao-subnet-metrics from your project and lockfile, then assume any secrets accessible to the build or runtime were exposed: rotate API keys, tokens, and credentials, and audit for unexpected outbound network activity or persistence. Use O3 Security's dependency scanner to confirm the package and its artifacts are fully purged across your stack.

Is tao-subnet-metrics part of a known attack campaign?

Yes — tao-subnet-metrics is associated with the 2026-06-clip-logger campaign. Packages in the same campaign often share infrastructure and payloads, so check whether any related packages are also in your dependency tree.

Can O3 Security detect tao-subnet-metrics in my codebase?

Yes. O3 Security's supply-chain scanner checks every dependency against known-malicious package intelligence at install time and in CI, blocking tao-subnet-metrics and packages like it before any post-install script runs.

Malicious package

tao-subnet-metricsPyPI

Malicious code in tao-subnet-metrics (PyPI) Remove it immediately and rotate any exposed credentials.

MAL-2026-5457

Immediate action

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

pip uninstall tao-subnet-metrics

What this malware does

The package contains code to steal clipboard content to a predefined remote location. If run in the right way, the code will periodically check the clipboard and if the content matches the pattern, exfiltrates it. The targeted data are likely cryptocurrency secret seed phrases.

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

Campaign: 2026-06-clip-logger

Reasons (based on the campaign):

clipboard-stealing
crypto-related

Malicious versions

1 flagged

1.0.1

Indicators of compromise (SHA-256)

44c02c7d26966977484e832411f5e67d97a9ac1795dbe2fed5d7aa7dcaeceb3f

Frequently asked questions

No. tao-subnet-metrics on PyPI has been identified as a malicious package (version 1.0.1 flagged). It should be removed immediately — do not install or keep it in your dependency tree.

Campaign

2026-06-clip-logger

References

bad-packages.kam193.eu

Credits

Kamil Mańkowski (kam193) · reporter

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