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Published Date: June 27, 2026

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Clean GitHub repo tricks AI coding agents into running malware

A GitHub repository designed to appear harmless has been found to deceive AI-powered coding agents into running malicious code.

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A GitHub repository designed to appear harmless has been found to deceive AI-powered coding agents into running malicious code. The repository's seemingly innocuous nature allows it to evade detection by both automated security tools and human reviewers, highlighting a potential vulnerability in the current security landscape. This development underscores the need for more sophisticated security measures that can effectively counter the evolving tactics of malicious actors.

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