Millions of Malicious Repositories Flood GitHub
March 4, 2024 at 08:31AM Cyberattackers have created over 100,000 malicious repositories on GitHub, with some estimates reaching over a million. They use automation to copy, infect, and reupload existing repositories, tricking developers into downloading malware. GitHub’s security mechanisms remove most fakes, but some still slip through. Organizations need policies to protect against these attacks. … Read more