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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)