A study has revealed the presence of 4.5 million fake stars on the GitHub platform, potentially escalating the visibility of malicious repositories associated with scam activities. These stars are similar to social media likes and help to increase a repository’s ranking and recommendations. Researchers have urged users to consider factors other than star count when assessing a repository. GitHub has started taking measures against these fake stars.
Federal firings and office closures create concerns for miners
Sweeping layoffs and federal office closures in the US are raising concerns about miner safety and health. Notably, 873 staff cuts are expected from the
