warningRisk: Repository
Scanned: N/A
ctypes
1.0.2
latest
latest
create and manipulate C data types in Python, call functions in shared libraries
SAFE Assessment
Assessment was not made before the package was removed
FAQ for ctypes
What is ctypes?
create and manipulate C data types in Python, call functions in shared libraries. For more information about this package, visit its homepage.
Is ctypes malicious or is it safe to use?
The Python package ctypes was scanned for malware, software tampering, risky behaviors, exposed secrets and known vulnerabilities. The package contains risks, and the analysis results should be reviewed before it is downloaded and used. Visit the Issues and Behaviors sections of the analysis for more details.
Is ctypes popular?
The Python package ctypes is not widely used. A package's popularity is not a good indicator of its safety, visit the SAFE Assessment section to see the full analysis of package deployment risk categories.
How do I secure ctypes once it is in my app?
Since we can't know when or where malicious attacks will happen, we recommend tracking how ctypes behaviors change over multiple software releases. By adopting differential analysis in your release process, you can detect unexpected changes to a ctypes version, which can prevent advanced software supply chain attacks. Read how our technology can help prevent future attacks similar to SolarWinds and 3CX.
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