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Ghost Accounts Abuse GitHub API in Mass Recon Campaign
SecurityWeek
· July 11, 2026AI summary
Multiple campaigns are utilizing ghost accounts to gather information about GitHub organizations. These campaigns are mapping the organizations' repositories and members, likely for reconnaissance purposes. The abuse of ghost accounts is being carried out through the GitHub API. This activity appears to be part of a larger effort to collect data on GitHub organizations. The scope and goals of these campaigns are not specified.
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