Phishy Business: GitHub Repositories Under Siege by Malicious OAuth App Attack
GitHub users, beware of fake “Security Alert” phishing scams targeting 12,000 repositories! These sneaky scammers are using phony alerts to trick developers into granting full access to their accounts through a malicious OAuth app. Don’t fall for it—double-check those permissions and keep your code safe from Reykjavik’s not-so-friendly phishers!
Hot Take:
In a world where “Security Alert” should make you feel like a superhero, this phishing campaign makes you the sidekick who accidentally lets the villain into the bat cave. Remember folks, not every Reykjavik-based login attempt is your Icelandic cousin trying to help with your code.
Key Points:
- Phishing attack targets 12,000 GitHub repositories with fake security alerts.
- Malicious OAuth app seeks dangerous permissions for full control over accounts.
- Campaign exploits user trust with a phony Reykjavik login scare.
- Immediate action required: revoke app access, check for unexpected changes, and secure accounts.
- GitHub is actively responding to the attack, but vigilance is necessary.
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