Supply ChainApr 6, 2026
AI-Assisted Supply Chain Attack Targets GitHub
AI-assisted supply chain attack targets GitHub users via automated misconfiguration exploitation.
Summary
A threat actor has launched PRT-scan, an AI-leveraged supply chain attack that automatically identifies and exploits a widespread GitHub misconfiguration. This marks the second recent incident where adversaries have used AI-powered techniques to scale attacks against development infrastructure, signaling a shift toward automated targeting of open source ecosystems.
Indicators of Compromise
- malware — PRT-scan
Entities
PRT-scan (campaign)GitHub (technology)AI (technology)