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How ‘Stargazer Goblin’ leveraged GitHub for large-scale malware attacks

Malware-as-a-service operation, “Stargazer Goblin” uses more than 3,000 fake GitHub accounts to spread malware globally. Check Point Research reveals this new trend in cybercrime, exploiting trusted open-source platforms. The operation creates the illusion of legitimate, active repositories on GitHub to distribute malware. As tighter security measures are implemented, cybercriminals are shifting focus to platforms less seen as vulnerable, pushing for the adoption of more advanced detection methods.

Source: interestingengineering.com –

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