I'm really shaken up right now. Earlier today, my GitHub account got hacked by someone using the name 'Linus Torvalds' (definitely a fake). They pushed updates to multiple repos, replacing everything with initial commits and offensive README files. I've taken several steps to secure my account, including changing my password, enabling two-factor authentication, revoking all personal access tokens, removing unknown SSH keys, checking authorized apps, and securing my email. Now I need help figuring out how the hacker got in, making sure there are no hidden tokens left, restoring my repositories safely, and reporting the incident to GitHub (I've already submitted a ticket). If anyone else has faced something similar or has advice on locking down my account and ensuring there's no ongoing access, I'd really appreciate your insights.
3 Answers
I read that there have been a lot of supply chain attacks recently! Make sure to check the links in your code and remove any suspicious dependencies. You can find more info on recent attacks if you search online—it's pretty alarming how widespread it’s getting.
It sounds like a serious situation! Make sure you report this to GitHub support directly. They should be able to help you recover your account and investigate any access points the attacker might have used. If it's a recent hack, they might have more insight into common vulnerabilities right now.
Definitely reach out to GitHub support! They’re usually pretty fast with handling these issues. I had a similar experience, and they merged my new report with my recovery request which made it much easier. Just be clear with them about what happened!
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