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Package evidence

gwatch==0.0.28

Py Import Time Ctypes Load: ctypes.CDLL/cdll.LoadLibrary — loads native code into the process.

Trust signals

Why this verdict

PkgRadar discounts a release’s score when public reputation argues against novel malware. The verdict above already reflects these — the panel just explains what was applied.

Versions published
26
First published
Jan 2026
Publisher
Zhuobin Huang

Recommended action

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Mixed signals: the package has indicators worth reading before allowing the update in automated dependency flows.

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PublisherZhuobin Huang
Artifact bytes35,228,271
Previous versionnone
Published2026-06-08T19:07:57
SHA-256846315a6b27c4a91252f90acd9e376f938caa20428c6ae53981c7dd83659f0b1

Why flagged

What the scanner saw

Py Import Time Ctypes Load: ctypes.CDLL/cdll.LoadLibrary — loads native code into the process.

Not observed: package install, lifecycle script execution, or sandbox execution. PkgRadar only inspects on-disk artifacts.

Availability ledger

available

review
Last checked
reviewRisk
68Score
0.0.28Version
Status history (1 event)
  1. new → available · risk review · score 68 · status changed

Evidence

Static findings

4 static · 0 from release diff · showing high-signal first.

SeverityKindPathDetailPoints
mediumPy Import Time Ctypes Loadgwatch/rocm/profile/__init__.pyctypes.CDLL/cdll.LoadLibrary — loads native code into the process.24
mediumPy Import Time Ctypes Loadgwatch/scheduler/__init__.pyctypes.CDLL/cdll.LoadLibrary — loads native code into the process.24
mediumLarge Native Blobgwatch/libgwatch_dark_cuda_x86_64.so6643025 bytes10
mediumLarge Native Blobgwatch.libs/libnvperf_host-609f5406.so25846217 bytes10