Malicious GitHub Commits Target Security Researcher in Identity Fraud Attack
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Multiple open-source projects on GitHub were compromised by unauthorized code commits falsely attributed to security researcher Stephen Lacy. The attack exploited commit verification weaknesses to damage the researcher's reputation, prompting GitHub to investigate and the community to implement stricter authentication measures.
Critical Backdoor Attempt Detected in ExoLabs GitHub Repository
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A malicious pull request containing backdoor code was discovered in the popular ExoLabs GitHub repository, highlighting the growing threat of supply chain attacks. The incident serves as a crucial reminder for maintainers to implement strict code review protocols and security measures.