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Secure Software2 min readMay 26, 2026

Feeding Frenzy: 'Megalodon' Malware Infects Thousands of GitHub Repos

A newly discovered malware campaign called Megalodon compromised over 5,500 GitHub repositories in just six hours by injecting malicious code that steals credentials and developer secrets from infected projects. You should immediately audit your organizat

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