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Hackers Hijack Five OVHcloud CLI Releases to Distribute Secret-Stealing Malware

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Hackers Hijack Five OVHcloud CLI Releases to Distribute Secret-Stealing Malware

An attacker used a contributor's GitHub account to replace the download archives on five existing releases of OVHcloud's command-line tool on Monday, October 19. The account had been hijacked, and the new files were a build designed to s…

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An attacker used a contributor's GitHub account to replace the download archives on five existing releases of OVHcloud's command-line tool on Monday, October 19. The account had been hijacked, and the new files were a build designed to s… The story falls into Newseze's cyber desk and is being actively tracked by our editorial team. Calm framing, primary-source references, and respectful tone — every Newseze story is scored for drama and conspiracy before it reaches you. Worth knowing: Newseze refreshes its newsroom every hour and flags fast-moving local and breaking news as it develops. Watch this page for updates. Reporting: The Hacker News.
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