Github Security
The latest Github Security coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Disabled Over 70 Open-Source Repositories After AI-Generated Credential Malware Discovery
Microsoft and GitHub have temporarily taken down more than 70 open-source repositories linked to Microsoft after security researchers discovered that attackers exploited AI coding tools to inject...
Miasma worm exploited AI agents to hijack 73 Microsoft repos via GitHub on June 5, 2026.
A new class of software supply chain attack has emerged, exploiting the very AI coding agents developers rely on to boost productivity. Dubbed the Miasma worm, this campaign—first observed in early...
GitHub Disables 73 Microsoft Repos After Malicious Commit via 'Miasma' AI Workspace
GitHub has taken the unprecedented step of disabling 73 repositories belonging to Microsoft after a malicious commit was detected in the Azure/durabletask repository on June 5, 2026. The commit was...
GitHub Secret Scanning Expands with Azure, MongoDB & Meta Validators
GitHub has significantly enhanced its secret scanning capabilities with the addition of built-in validators for MongoDB, Meta (Facebook), and multiple Microsoft Azure token types, marking a...
**Critical Gitk Vulnerability (CVE-2025-27614) Exposes Developers to Arbitrary Code Execution**
Critical Gitk Vulnerability (CVE-2025-27614) Exposes Developers to Arbitrary Code Execution A recently disclosed high-severity vulnerability in Gitk, the graphical repository browser bundled with...
How HSL Helsinki Boosted Security & Efficiency with GitHub Advanced Security for Azure DevOps
HSL Helsinki Region Transport, Finland's public transport authority, has significantly enhanced its cybersecurity posture and development workflows by implementing GitHub Advanced Security for Azure...
Microsoft Copilot Flaw Exposes Private GitHub Repos in AI Code Suggestions
A critical vulnerability in Microsoft Copilot has been discovered that could expose private GitHub repositories, raising significant concerns about AI-powered development tools and data security. The...