GitHub Gone Rogue: Malware-as-a-Service Hijacks Trusted Repos for Cyber Mayhem!
Cybersecurity sleuths at Cisco Talos have unearthed a Malware-as-a-Service operation using GitHub repositories to distribute infostealer malware. The operation, linked to a prior phishing campaign, cleverly abuses GitHub’s trusted reputation to sidestep security filters, highlighting how easily everyday platforms can be exploited for malicious purposes.
Hot Take:
Who knew GitHub could moonlight as the sketchiest file-sharing service since Napster? Threat actors are now treating GitHub like a fast-food drive-thru for malware, and it’s giving a whole new meaning to “forking” a repository. If only cybercriminals could channel their creativity into something that doesn’t involve stealing our data…
Key Points:
- The new MaaS operation abuses GitHub repositories to distribute various infostealers.
- Researchers at Cisco Talos linked this campaign to earlier attacks on Ukrainian organizations.
- Fake GitHub accounts, such as “Legendary99999,” hosted over 160 malicious repositories.
- Amadey, a known botnet tool, is central to the threat actors’ strategy.
- GitHub’s quick response highlights the challenges of policing widely used platforms.
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