New malware Gitpaste-12 uses GitHub, Pastebin and 12 other ways to compromise systems. Malware is designed to affect Linux-based x86 servers, ARM and MIPS-based IoT devices. The malware spreads through the use of existing vulnerabilities and by brute-forcing passwords. The researchers reported the issues to GitHub and the repository used in the attack was quickly closed. Unfortunately, this doesn’t mean that its gone, just that the attackers will likely move to another platform. The malware doesnt simply infect the device; it also actively compromises its security.”]
Source: https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/new-iot-malware-spreads-github-pastebin/