Tag: malicious commits
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Arch Linux Cracks Down on Malicious Commits in User Repository
Malicious hackers have launched a massive assault on the Arch User Repository, compromising over 1,500 user-submitted packages and forcing the Arch Linux team to temporarily halt new account signups to contain the damage. The attack has been mitigated, but not before highlighting the vulnerability of community-run package repositories.
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.