That GitHub Repo Could Be a Backdoor - How Attackers Target Developers Through Fake Projects

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Ali Nemati
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Microsoft warned that threat actors are creating fake GitHub and Bitbucket repositories to install backdoors on developer machines, targeting those who work with Node.js. This sophisticated attack leverages social engineering tactics by mimicking legitimate coding assessments and open-source projects, emphasizing the need for developers to verify repository origins and code integrity before use.

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