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GitHub still hosting malicious imitation software after three weeks
Original: GitHub has not removed malicious imitation software after 3 weeks
A software developer reports that GitHub has failed to remove malicious imitation software from its platform despite reports filed three weeks ago. The blog post details how fake repositories impersonating legitimate software are tricking users into downloading harmful code. Developers are criticizing GitHub's slow response to takedown requests and questioning the platform's safeguards against copycat repositories that distribute malware.
Why now: Developers are concerned about GitHub's slow handling of malware takedown reports and what it means for trust in the platform
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- GitHub has not removed malicious imitation software after 3 weeks · hermitcrab · 278
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