Microsoft’s GitHub platform is being exploited by advanced persistent threats (APTs) to host malware and command and control techniques, allowing them to blend into regular traffic more effectively. Recorded Future’s Insikt Group released a report highlighting the issue as opportunity for Microsoft to utilise an AI-driven solution like its Copilot feature to inspect and verify code uploads. GitHub’s popularity, widespread usage and minimal account vetting make it a convenient platform for APTs, underscoring the need for heightened security measures.
JLR ‘cyber shockwave ripping through UK industry’ as supplier share price plummets by 55%
Alexander Martin reports: Shares in a British automaker supplier plummeted 55% Wednesday as it warned that a cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) was impacting