GitHub developers targeted by fake VS Code alerts spreading malware

The 'Discussions' section is being manipulated into delivering malware to software devs.

Copilot is now injecting ads into GitHub pull requests. It's a disaster.

A developer caught Copilot adding promotional "tips" to code descriptions, highlighting a messy new era of AI slop.

GitHub backs down, kills Copilot pull-request ads after backlash

Microsoft has done a 360. Following backlash from developers, GitHub has removed Copilot's ability to stick ads - what it calls "tips" - into any pull request that invokes its name.
Decrypt

OpenClaw Developers Lured in GitHub Phishing Campaign Targeting Crypto Wallets

The phishing campaign lures OpenClaw developers with fake $5,000 token airdrops, then drains wallets through a cloned site ...
ZDNet

GitHub makes its Developer Program free, adds new benefits

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
ZDNet

Why Microsoft is buying GitHub: It's all about developer relationships

Microsoft's $7.5 billion acquisition ofGitHub is more like a commencement speech following years of improved relationships with more than just Windows developers. The big question is whether it can ...

GhostClaw turns GitHub habits into a macOS malware pipeline

GhostClaw, a macOS infostealer, is spreading through GitHub repositories and developer tools, and it works because routine ...
VentureBeat

GitHub previews Copilot Workspace, an AI developer environment to turn ideas into software

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now GitHub has revealed Copilot Workspace, its ...