A Hacker ‘Ghost’ Network Is Quietly Spreading Malware on GitHub

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A Hacker ‘Ghost’ Network Is Quietly Spreading Malware on GitHub

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Cybersecurity@sh.itjust.worksEnglish · 4 months ago

Cybersecurity researchers have spotted a 3,000-account network on GitHub that is manipulating the platform and spreading ransomware and info stealers.

Cybersecurity researchers have spotted a 3,000-account network on GitHub that is manipulating the platform and spreading ransomware and info stealers.

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