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The GitHub Actions Worm: Compromising GitHub Repositories Through the Actions Dependency Tree

The GitHub Actions Worm: Compromising GitHub Repositories Through the Actions Dependency Tree

Sep 14, 2023 · 16 min read

Learn how a novel attack vector in GitHub Actions allows attackers to distribute malware across repositories using a technique that exploits the actions dependency tree and puts countless open-source projects and internal repositories at risk. Get an in-depth look at the attack vectors, technical details and a real-world demo in this blog post highlighting our latest research.

The GitHub Actions Worm: Compromising GitHub Repositories Through the Actions Dependency Tree

The GitHub Actions Worm: Compromising GitHub Repositories Through the Actions Dependency Tree

Sep 14, 2023 · 16 min read

Learn how a novel attack vector in GitHub Actions allows attackers to distribute malware across repositories using a technique that exploits the actions dependency tree and puts countless open-source projects and internal repositories at risk. Get an in-depth look at the attack vectors, technical details and a real-world demo in this blog post highlighting our latest research.