# GitHub "besieged" by malware repositories and repo confusion: Why you'll be ok

DevFeed: [GitHub "besieged" by malware repositories and repo confusion: Why you'll be ok](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/github-besieged-by-malware-repositories-and-repo-confusion-why-you-ll-be-ok-7941.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://snyk.io/blog/github-malware-repositories-repo-confusion/>)

Author: Liran Tal

Published: 2024-03-12T05:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Blog RSS Feed | Snyk](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-rss-feed-snyk.md>)

Topics: [GitHub](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/github.md>), [Malware](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/malware.md>), [Cybersecurity](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cybersecurity.md>), [open-source-security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source-security.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/development.md>), [Python](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/python.md>), [Shell](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/shell.md>)

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## AI overview

This article examines malware repositories and repository confusion attacks on GitHub. It explains how malicious code can spread when repositories are cloned or incorporated into projects, potentially causing data breaches or system compromises. The article recommends vetting repositories, authenticating repository authority, reviewing code and repository history, and applying security best practices, while also mentioning Snyk Advisor and Snyk Learn.

## Source excerpt

In this post, we'll discuss the recent discovery of malware repositories and repo confusion on GitHub, and cover how to keep your applications secure.