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 🐟 Phishing Attempt via GitHub Email Notifications: How to Stay Protected 🛡️

https://youtu.be/AyECztPbubU

In this episode, we dive into a real-world case of a phishing attack that exploited GitHub's email notification system.

We'll explore how a malicious user sent a deceptive email from GitHub’s legitimate address, tricking recipients into visiting a phishing site to gain unauthorized access to their repositories.

The episode covers key elements of the attack, how it was detected, and steps taken to report the issue to GitHub.

Additionally, we’ll share tips on how to safeguard your account from similar threats 🚨 and how the community can stay vigilant against these evolving tactics.