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So, are we going to talk about how GitHub is an absolute boon for malware, or nah?

ID: cab0a668-99a1-572c-b88a-993d9ed3f19f

STIX ID: report--cab0a668-99a1-572c-b88a-993d9ed3f19f

Feed Name: The Register (Security)

Threat Score
65/100

Date Published: 2024-01-12

Date Updated: 2026-04-26

Author: Thomas Claburn

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Recorded Future warns that GitHub and its services are frequently abused by criminals to host and distribute malware, act as dead-drop resolvers, and run command-and-control infrastructure; the report cites examples such as BitRAT and GuLoader, outlines advantages (trusted domains, low cost, familiarity) and constraints (visibility, file limits, active security team), and advises organizations to monitor and restrict atypical GitHub usage and develop targeted defensive strategies.

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