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GitVenom Campaign Abusing Thousands of GitHub Repositories To Infect Users

The “GitVenom” malware campaign exploits GitHub’s ecosystem, distributing malicious code via fraudulent repositories targeting developers. Active since 2023, it uses social engineering to disguise malware as legitimate tools, including cryptocurrency stealers. Attackers employ various coding techniques to bypass detection, compromising systems worldwide, with significant infection rates in Russia, Brazil, and Turkey, highlighting the need for improved code verification and security measures.

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