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Miasma Worm Exposes GitHub Repositories in Supply Chain Attack
A sneaky Miasma worm has infiltrated 73 Microsoft GitHub repositories, putting countless projects at risk in a self-replicating supply chain attack. This malicious campaign is a stark reminder of the rapidly evolving threats lurking in the shadows of our digital supply chains.
GitHub Disrupts Microsoft Repos Amid Suspected Worm Infections
GitHub took drastic action, removing over 70 Microsoft repositories and disrupting critical code pipelines, after detecting suspected worm infections. This swift move has left many automated builds and deployments in limbo.
Miasma Worm Targets Microsoft GitHub Repositories in Supply Chain Attack
GitHub has taken swift action, disabling access to 73 Microsoft repositories across four organizations after a sneaky supply chain attack by the Miasma Worm compromised code on the platform. The disruption was triggered when the malware targeted Microsoft's GitHub repositories, prompting site-wide warnings and restricted access.
Flaw in Claude Code GitHub Action Exposes Repositories to Hijacking
A security researcher discovered a logic hole in Anthropic's Claude Code GitHub Action that could let attackers hijack vulnerable public repositories with just a single opened GitHub issue. This flaw exploited broad read and write permissions, putting countless repositories at risk.
Bug Hunter Exposes Microsoft VS Code Flaw in Protest of Disclosure Handling
A bug hunter's frustrating experience with Microsoft's disclosure process sparked a protest, as Ammar Askar publicly exposed a VS Code flaw that could allow attackers to steal OAuth tokens and access GitHub repositories. Askar's proof-of-concept exploit highlights the vulnerability, which was previously mishandled by Microsoft's security response team.
GitHub Dev Attack Exploits OAuth Tokens
A single click can be all it takes for an attacker to swipe a GitHub token, giving them free rein to read and write to your private repos. Security researcher Ammar Askar warns that a clever exploit in GitHub.dev's web-based editor can turn a harmless link into a token-stealing threat.
VS Code Zero-Day Vulnerability Exposes GitHub Tokens to Theft
A security researcher just revealed a shocking VS Code zero-day vulnerability that lets attackers swipe your GitHub authentication tokens with just one click, exposing your online projects to potential theft. This exploit cleverly abuses VS Code's system to run malicious code and extract sensitive tokens.
Malware Worms Red Hat npm Packages, Targets Cloud Credentials
A single compromised Red Hat employee's GitHub account was used to seed dozens of Red Hat npm package releases with a self-propagating credential-stealer, putting cloud credentials at risk. The malicious packages, downloaded around 80,000 times a week, are still considered a live threat.
Red Hat npm Packages Compromised in Supply-Chain Attack
A recent supply-chain attack compromised 32 Red Hat npm packages, affecting 117,000 weekly downloads, after attackers backdoored 96 package versions under the @redhat-cloud-services namespace. The breach occurred when a Red Hat employee's GitHub account was compromised, allowing malicious commits to be pushed.
Atlas Menu Hack Exposes 64,000 User Records
A shocking security breach has hit Atlas Menu, a popular cheat service for Grand Theft Auto, with an attacker claiming to have fully compromised the system and leaked 64,000 user records online. The hacker also made the disturbing allegation that Atlas Menu was secretly taking screenshots of users' machines.
AI-Generated Malware Exposes Operator's GitHub Token
A malicious npm package, disguised as a harmless sync utility called "mouse5212-super-formatter", was downloaded 676 times before it was caught stealing sensitive data and exposing its creator's GitHub token. This AI-generated malware cleverly hid its true intentions, uploading stolen files to a fake repository and covering its tracks.
Malicious npm Package Targets Claude AI User Files via GitHub
Disguising itself as a harmless archive deployment sync tool, the malicious npm package mouse5212-super-formatter secretly synced local workspace files to a remote tracking tree, allowing attackers to target user files on GitHub.
GitHub Tags Exploited to Deploy Credential-Stealing Malware
Malicious actors have manipulated hundreds of GitHub tags to spread credential-stealing malware through popular Laravel Lang localization packages, putting countless users at risk. By rewriting historical tags, attackers tricked Composer installations into downloading the malicious payload.
GitHub-Hosted Malware Targets PHP Packages in Coordinated Supply Chain Attack
Malicious code was injected into eight PHP packages on Packagist, triggering a Linux binary download from GitHub Releases via JavaScript lifecycle hooks in package.json postinstall scripts. The attack was swiftly contained, with the malicious versions removed from Packagist.
GitHub Enhances npm with 2FA-Gated Publishing to Thwart Supply Chain Attacks
GitHub's new staged publishing feature on npm adds an extra layer of security, requiring maintainers to approve package releases after completing a two-factor authentication challenge, effectively preventing unauthorized publishes and reducing the risk of supply chain attacks. This human gate ensures proof of presence for every package release, safeguarding the integrity of the npm ecosystem.
CISA Faces Scrutiny Over Leaked Credentials
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is under fire after dozens of its internal credentials were accidentally exposed on a public GitHub account, sparking concerns over potential security breaches. Despite the agency's assurance that no sensitive data was compromised, lawmakers and experts are demanding answers on how this incident occurred.
CISA Breach Exposes Sensitive Government Systems
A shocking security lapse at CISA exposed highly sensitive government systems, thanks to a contractor's careless mistake of leaving credentials to privileged AWS GovCloud accounts and internal systems publicly available on GitHub. The error granted unfettered access to a vast array of agency infrastructure, putting national security at risk.
GitHub Repos Targeted in 5,500+ Malicious Commits
A shocking new campaign, dubbed Megalodon, has injected malware into over 5,500 GitHub repositories, putting sensitive credentials and tokens at risk of being stolen. This alarming attack highlights the growing threat of supply chain attacks, with experts warning that this could be just the beginning.
GitHub Megalodon Attack Targets Repos with Malicious CI/CD Workflows
In a shocking six-hour blitz on May 18, 2026, attackers unleashed a massive supply-chain campaign dubbed "Megalodon," pushing 5,718 malicious commits to 5,561 GitHub repositories. The sneaky assault mimicked routine CI maintenance, using fake author names and convincing commit messages to deceive victims.
GitHub Breach Exposes 3800 Repositories via Poisoned VS Code Extension
A malicious Visual Studio Code extension, Nx Console, was briefly listed on official registries and used to breach GitHub, exposing approximately 3,800 internal repositories to unauthorized access. The popular extension, with 2.2 million installs, was compromised for just 18 minutes, but long enough to cause significant damage.
Grafana Breach Exposed by TanStack Supply Chain Attack
Grafana Labs revealed that a supply chain attack led to an unauthorized download of its codebase, exposing a vulnerability that allowed attackers to gain access to its GitHub repositories through a missed workflow token. The breach was detected on May 11, with the company swiftly rotating tokens, but unfortunately, one was overlooked.
GitHub Discloses Breach from Poisoned VS Code Extension
GitHub swiftly detected and contained a security breach that originated from a tainted Visual Studio Code extension, taking immediate action to remove the malicious version and isolate the affected endpoint. The breach appears to be limited to GitHub's internal repositories, with the company rotating critical secrets and conducting a thorough investigation.
CISA Exposes Sensitive Data in Unsecured GitHub Repository
A shocking security lapse was uncovered when a GitGuardian researcher stumbled upon a public GitHub repository containing 844 MB of sensitive production infrastructure material from a national agency, left exposed for a staggering six months. This alarming data leak highlights the gravity of unsecured data, with expert Guillaume Valadon describing it as one of the most serious secrets leaks he's ever seen.
GitHub Breach Exposes 3,800 Internal Repositories
GitHub has confirmed a significant breach, revealing that hackers made off with approximately 3,800 internal repositories after a developer fell victim to a poisoned VS Code script. Fortunately, the company assures that customer data appears to be safe, and the incident seems to be contained within GitHub's internal systems.