Title: GitHub Hit by Fake VS Code Alerts Pushing Malware Lead: GitHub is targeted by a coordinated spam campaign posting fake VS Code security advisories in Discussions to trick developers into malware downloads.
A large-scale phishing campaign has hit GitHub, targeting software developers by utilizing fake Visual Studio Code security alerts. These alerts mimic legitimate advisories, urging developers to download a “patched” version via a misleading link. The phishing scheme has surfaced with thousands of nearly identical posts in GitHub repositories, creating the illusion of urgency and legitimacy […]
