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🎉 Oh, look! Another riveting Windows update destined to "revolutionize" our lives by granting system user access to everyone and their grandmother. 🚀 And let's not forget about the obligatory GitHub plug—because who doesn't love sifting through endless repos to patch Microsoft's idea of security? 🙄
https://github.com/Nightmare-Eclipse/RedSun #WindowsUpdate #GitHubSecurity #UserAccess #TechHumor #MicrosoftPatch #HackerNews #ngated

Researchers have documented a campaign abusing GitHub repositories themed as OSINT tools, GPT utilities, and developer resources to deliver PyStoreRAT, a modular, multi-stage remote access trojan.

The operation leverages delayed malicious commits, minimal loader stubs, reputation manipulation, and HTA-based execution to reduce early detection. In parallel, a separate RAT campaign demonstrates region- and language-aware targeting logic.

These cases underscore evolving tradecraft around trust abuse and script-based implants.
How are you adapting repository vetting and execution controls in your environment?

Source: https://thehackernews.com/2025/12/fake-osint-and-gpt-utility-github-repos.html

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😱 Look out! The Oracle VM #VirtualBox is now a magician's hat, pulling a VM escape rabbit through a VGA device-sized hole. But don't worry, just sprinkle some GitHub magic pixie dust and your code will be safer than ever! 🧙‍♂️✨
https://github.com/google/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-qx2m-rcpc-v43v #OracleVM #VMescape #GitHubSecurity #MagicCoding #HackerNews #ngated

Malware Campaign Exploits GitHub, Infecting Nearly One Million Devices

#Cybersecurity #GitHub #GitHubSecurity #Malware #CyberCrime #MicrosoftSecurity #OpenSourceSecurity #CyberAttacks #GitHubMalware

https://winbuzzer.com/2025/03/10/malware-campaign-exploits-github-infecting-nearly-one-million-devices-xcxwbn/