Python is everywhere in modern software. From machine learning models to production microservices, chances are your code—and your business—depends on Python packages you didn't write.

But in 2025, that trust comes with a serious risk.

Every few weeks, we're seeing fresh headlines about malicious packages uploaded to the Python Package Index (PyPI)—many going undetected until after they've caused real harm. One of the most dangerous recent examples? In December 2024, attackers quietly compromised the Ultralytics YOLO package, widely used in computer vision applications. It was downloaded thousands of times before anyone noticed.

This wasn't an isolated event. This is the new normal.

Python supply chain attacks are rising fast—and your next pip install could be the weakest link. Join our

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