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AI Security2 min readJuly 20, 2026

FakeGit Campaign Uses 7,600 GitHub Repositories to Spread SmartLoader Malware

Attackers have compromised over 7,600 GitHub repositories to distribute SmartLoader malware, exploiting the trust developers place in open-source code repositories. You should implement strict code review practices, verify repository authenticity before u

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