Megalodon Malware Targets 5,500+ GitHub Repositories

A malware campaign called 'Megalodon' has infected thousands of GitHub repositories in a rapid six-hour attack. The attackers injected malicious code commits into over 5,500 repositories, targeting developers and organizations. The malware was designed to steal sensitive credentials, developer secrets, and other valuable data from compromised accounts. This mass-scale attack demonstrates the vulnerability of popular code-sharing platforms to sophisticated threats. GitHub users are advised to review their repository activity, check for unauthorized commits, and secure their authentication tokens immediately. Source: Cybersecurity news outlet.