Python's Unicode support can be easily abused to hide malicious string matches, making code appear innocuous while still performing malicious behavior. In this case, the stealing of sensitive data ...

The difference can be easily discerned by using any Unicode encoder/decoder, such as the ASCII Smuggler. Rehberger created the tool for converting the invisible range of Unicode characters into ...

However, should the abuse of Unicode for hiding malicious Python code become a trend, it might become cause for concern. "But, whomever this author copied this obfuscated code from is clever ...