To get that Python module, we will use a tool called “pip.” We covered how to use this in our comprehensive beginners’ guide to Python. To access pip open up the terminal or load a command ...

Python modules are typically installed using a package manager called 'pip', which launches a 'setup.py' file that is made available by the developer of the package for installation purposes.

Devs unknowingly use “malicious” modules snuck into official Python repository Code packages available in PyPI contained modified installation scripts.