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Anthropic quietly fixed flaws in its Git MCP server that allowed for remote code execution

Prompt injection for the win Anthropic has fixed three bugs in its official Git MCP server that researchers say can be ...
ZDNet

GitHub pushes users to enable 2FA following end of password authentication for Git operations

GitHub is urging its base of users to enable two-factor authentication as the platform shakes up how it protects accounts from compromise. Everyone needs a password manager. If you're willing to pay a ...
Bleeping Computer

GitHub deprecates account passwords for authenticating Git operations

GitHub has announced today that account passwords will no longer be accepted for authenticating Git operations starting tomorrow. This change was first announced last year, in July, when GitHub said ...
ZDNet

GitHub shifts away from passwords with security key support for SSH Git operations

When you add a security key to SSH operations, you can use these devices to protect you and your account from accidental exposure, account hijacking, or malware, GitHub security engineer Kevin Jones ...
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GitHub Prepares to Move Beyond Passwords

GitHub adds support for FIDO2 security keys for Git over SSH to fend off account hijacking and further its plan to stick a fork in the security bane of passwords. GitHub, the ubiquitous host for ...