A GitHub flaw, or possibly a design decision, is being abused by threat actors to distribute malware using URLs associated with Microsoft repositories, making the files appear trustworthy. While most ...

Developers who want a safe space to host their code repositories, and to distribute their programs to users, tend to choose GitHub, and rightfully so. The platform is home to over 65 million ...

Cyber criminals are deploying a novel technique to manipulate developers using GitHub and trick them into downloading malware, according to researchers at Checkmarx, who are warning today of a ...

Threat actors are going to great lengths to ensure that malicious code hidden in legitimate-looking GitHub repositories is used by as many developers as possible, Checkmarx has warned. The security ...

Question: How do I keep my API keys from becoming part of someone else's GitHub search? Answer: Storing API keys directly in your code is generally not recommended due to the potential security risks.

GitHub has unveiled a technology preview of improved code searching capabilities on its popular code-sharing site, along with “precise” code navigation for Python. Among the enhancements is a new code ...