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FakeGit spreads SmartLoader malware across 7,600 GitHub repos
A cybersecurity threat known as the FakeGit campaign has infected approximately 7,600 GitHub repositories, distributing SmartLoader malware. This malicious software utilizes sophisticated techniques to target software development environments, posing risks particularly as AI technologies become integral to software supply chains. Security teams are urged to implement robust detection and response strategies to safeguard against such sophisticated cyberattacks.