Tag: repository exploits

Hugging Face Repository Exploits Typosquatting to Spread Infostealer Malware

Security researchers have uncovered a cunning malware attack on Hugging Face, where a fake repository mimicked a popular AI project, racking up over 244,000 downloads and 667 likes in just 18 hours. The malicious repository used a classic typosquatting trick to deceive users searching for the genuine project.