importantSYS.SOURCE: The Hacker News• 2026-10-19T18:35:45+05:30
GhostAction Exploits GitHub Repositories with Credential Stealer Disguised as Font File
The GhostAction threat actor has begun distributing a credential stealer malware disguised as a font file within 94 GitHub repositories. This marks an evolution in their tactics, targeting open-source developers through deceptive supply chain methods.
The threat actor behind the GhostAction supply chain attack has expanded beyond injecting malicious GitHub Actions workflows into compromised projects to phish open-source developers and deliver a stealer malware disguised within a fake font file.
The latest evolution, detailed by OpenSourceMalware, signals that the attackers are actively refining their modus operandi in response to steps
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