GitHub Gaffe: 23,000 Repositories at Risk in Supply Chain Snafu!
In a plot twist straight out of a coder’s nightmare, the GitHub supply chain attack has compromised 23,000 repositories, thanks to a sneaky move involving tj-actions/changed-files. CISA is on high alert as unauthorized access to private RSA keys becomes a reality. Remember, folks: even your trusted bots might be double-crossing you!
Key Points:
- The attack exploited a vulnerability in the GitHub Action ‘tj-actions/changed-files’, affecting 23,000 repositories.
- Unauthorized access to sensitive credentials such as RSA keys and tokens was possible.
- Experts stress the importance of proactive data management and CI/CD pipeline security.
- Attackers bypassed verification by exploiting automated bot processes.
- The incident underscores the growing threat and frequency of supply chain attacks.
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