3,000 GitHub Accounts Found Distributing Malware

July 25, 2024 | Over 3,000 malicious GitHub accounts were found distributing malware like Atlantida Stealer and RedLine, posing severe risks to organizations.

Check Point Research identified the threat group, Stargazer Goblin, using “Ghost” accounts to create the illusion of legitimate repositories. This tactic exploits GitHub’s reputation, leading to data breaches and financial losses.

Organizations must conduct thorough code reviews, use security tools, implement strong access controls, and maintain a security-aware culture among developers to mitigate these threats.

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