GitHub Confirms Breach of 3,800 Internal Repositories After Employee Installs Malicious VS Code Extension
GitHub confirms that a poisoned VS Code extension on an employee's device led to the exfiltration of approximately 3,800 internal repositories.
Tag: AI and cybersecurity risks
GitHub hit by breach via ‘poisoned’ VS Code extension; 3,800 internal repositories compromised
GitHub confirms hackers accessed thousands of internal repositories after an employee fell victim to a malicious VS Code extension. TeamPCP claims responsibility.
The Invisible Minefield: Why C and C++ Undefined Behavior is a Modern Security Nightmare
Experienced developers are warning that the inherent 'undefined behavior' of C and C++ creates systemic vulnerabilities in modern computing environments.
Google’s AI Search is Being ‘Poisoned’ by Simple SEO Tricks
Investigations reveal how a single blog post can trick Google Gemini and AI Overviews into spreading misinformation, prompting a quiet policy shift from the search giant.
OpenBSD 7.6 Hits the Wild: Security-First OS Doubles Down on Hardware Cleanup
The OpenBSD project has released version 7.6, bringing significant updates to the kernel, hardware compatibility, and its legendary security posture.
The GitHub Pages Loophole: How a DNS Misconfiguration Led to a Subdomain Hijack
A common DNS misconfiguration on GitHub Pages is allowing bad actors to hijack subdomains for scam sites. Learn how 'subdomain takeover' works and how to prevent it.
Windows Firewall Warning Hijacks Fast Food Order Screen in Bizarre Tech Glitch
A fast food restaurant in Sheffield's Centertainment district experienced a strange technical glitch where a Windows Defender Firewall alert took over a customer order progress screen.
OpenBSD 7.6 Hits Stable Release With a Renewed Focus on Hardware Compatibility
OpenBSD 7.6 is now available, bringing critical security patches, updated toolchains, and expanded hardware support to the security-focused OS.
CISA Contractor Leaked High-Privilege AWS GovCloud Keys in Public GitHub Repo
A contractor for CISA exposed highly privileged AWS GovCloud credentials and internal system passwords in a public GitHub repository, raising serious security concerns.
Iran Threatens to Tax Subsea Internet Cables Crossing the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran is considering imposing fees on global tech giants for the use of submarine internet cables crossing the Strait of Hormuz, hinting at potential disruptions.