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Fake security tools on GitHub push backdoors and infostealers
BLEEPINGCOMPUTER — Cybersecurity professionals are being targeted with infected security projects on GitHub that deploy a backdoor and information stealer malware. [...]
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- RT-A97BE9
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- BleepingComputer
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- Cybersecurity
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- 06 November 2026 · 18:46 UTC
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- 06 November 2026 · 19:00 UTC
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- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-security-tools-on-github-push-backdoors-and-infostealers/
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