#github
// 10 transmissions tagged with #github
Exposed a .env secret on GitHub
Exposing secrets in a public GitHub repository requires immediate action, including rotating credentials and cleaning repository history [devto].
10,000 github repos distribute trojan-laden zip archives
A researcher found 10,000 GitHub repositories hosting zip archives with Trojan payloads, evading GitHub's automated security scans by repeatedly deleting and recreating commits [DevTo].
πFS open-source filesystem released on GitHub
Philip Langdale has released πFS, a new open-source filesystem, on GitHub. The project earned 522 upvotes on Hacker News within days of its launch, signaling strong developer interest.
GitHub bans researcher for posting zero‑day Windows exploits
GitHub suspended a security researcher after they posted zero‑day Windows exploits, prompting the researcher to claim the ban ruined their life and prompting experts to label the move vindictive and promise retaliation.
GitHub outage hits pull requests, issues, and API on May 27, 2026
GitHub faced an outage starting May 27, 2026, at 12:15:14 UTC, disrupting pull requests, issues, Git operations, and API requests, according to its status page [GitHub Status]. Details on root cause and resolution remain pending.
GitHub confirms breach via malicious VS Code extension
GitHub says attackers accessed 3,800 internal repos after compromising an employee device through a malicious VS Code extension [source: @appinventiv4ai].
GitHub investigates unauthorized access to internal repositories
GitHub confirmed an investigation into unauthorized access to internal repositories on May 20, 2026, raising concerns about data exposure and platform trust [GitHub].
GitHub raises bug bounty payouts, focuses on quality over quantity
GitHub updates its bug bounty program to emphasize high-quality reports, clarifies security responsibilities, and increases rewards—average payout up 30% in the past year.
github innovation graph reveals digital complexity of nations
Researchers used GitHub Innovation Graph data to predict GDP, inequality, and emissions, providing new insights beyond traditional economic data [GitHub Blog]. The Q4 2025 data release enabled these predictions, which were previously unattainable with conventional methods
GitHub Copilot's autonomous agent mode hits GA
Copilot Agent Mode is generally available on VS Code and JetBrains. The agent picks files to edit, runs terminal commands, and iterates on errors without manual intervention. The Coding Agent for PRs ships in parallel.