# PoeLLM malware compromises Poetry package manager, infecting over 3,000 servers

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> Published: 2026-10-07 19:05:36+00:00

# PoeLLM malware compromises Poetry package manager, infecting over 3,000 servers

Security researchers discovered PoeLLM malware that exploited the Poetry package manager to infect more than 3,000 servers, representing a new attack vector against AI infrastructure. According to The Register, the malware spreads through a compromised Poetry dependency, targeting systems that use the Python package manager.

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