A recent cybersecurity attack named 'Megalodon' targeted over 5,561 GitHub repositories, leveraging malicious CI/CD workflows to compromise systems. The attack underscores the vulnerabilities in the supply chain and cloud security domains, highlighting the increasing sophistication of cyber threats. As organizations increasingly rely on cloud environments and automated workflows, the necessity for robust security measures is more critical than ever to combat such sophisticated attacks.
Megalodon GitHub Attack Targets 5,561 Repos with Malicious CI/CD Workflows
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