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I found 10k GitHub repositories distributing Trojan malware

🚨 Malware Alert: 10k GitHub Repositories Compromised! 🚨



GitHub repositories are being exploited to distribute Trojan malware, posing a significant threat to the software development community. This security breach allows attackers to inject malicious code into seemingly legitimate projects, compromising the integrity of open-source software.

2:05 pm, June 18, 2026

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🚨 Malware Alert: 10k GitHub Repositories Compromised! 🚨



GitHub repositories are being exploited to distribute Trojan malware, posing a significant threat to the software development community. This security breach allows attackers to inject malicious code into seemingly legitimate projects, compromising the integrity of open-source software.
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