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GitHub hit by a sophisticated malware campaign as ‘Banana Squad’ mimics popular repos

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The repository names were found to be identical to one or more other non-trojanized repositories, indicating some form of typo-squatting at play. Additionally, the “About” section of these repositories was packed with search keywords related to the original repository’s theme and often included an emoji, usually a flame or a rocket ship, hinting at the use of AI.

ReversingLabs shared a list of campaign indicators, including domains, URLs, and filenames, along with all 67 flagged repositories for developers to watch out for.

“For developers relying on these open-source platforms (GitHub), it’s essential to always double-check that the repository you’re using actually contains what you expect,” Simmons cautioned. “However, the best way to avoid running into this threat is to compare the desired repository to a previous, known good version of the software or source code.”

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