Tag: Github

A critical GitHub vulnerability has raised serious concerns across the developer community. Researchers discovered a flaw that could allow attackers to interfere with repositories using a crafted request. The issue affects both cloud-hosted environments and self-managed deployments, increasing its overall impact. Crafted git push could trigger code execution The GitHub vulnerability involves improper handling of…

The Netherlands has introduced a self-hosted GitHub alternative to strengthen control over public sector software. The move reflects rising concern about relying on external platforms for critical development work. Government shifts away from external platforms Dutch authorities created the platform to host open-source projects developed within government institutions. The goal is to reduce dependence on…

GitHub VS Code malware campaigns are targeting developers through fake security alerts posted across repositories. Attackers use urgency and familiar tools to push users toward malicious downloads. The activity shows how developer platforms are becoming direct entry points for social engineering attacks. Fake vulnerability alerts appear at scale Attackers are posting fake Visual Studio Code…

A new self-replicating malware campaign is spreading across GitHub, npm, and Open VSX, exposing serious weaknesses in the software supply chain. The self-replicating malware spreads through trusted developer tools, turning routine package installs into entry points for attackers. The incident shows how quickly malicious code can move through modern development environments. Malware Hides Inside Trusted…

Security researchers uncovered a GitHub malware campaign that uses fake repositories to distribute password-stealing malware. The malicious projects appear legitimate and encourage users to download software tools or utilities. Once installed, the malware begins collecting sensitive information stored on the victim’s system. The campaign targets browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and messaging tokens. Because the files…

A new supply-chain worm attack has resurfaced, compromising thousands of developer projects and prompting urgent action across software ecosystems. The campaign targets package registries and continuous-integration workflows. This supply-chain worm underlines how attacker tactics now rely on trust chains rather than direct exploitation. What the attack involves The worm infects packages within the npm registry…