Abusing GitHub for Fun and Profit - Actions and Codespaces Security
Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Explore the security vulnerabilities in GitHub Actions and Codespaces in this comprehensive conference talk. Delve into how attackers can exploit these popular GitHub features for malicious purposes, including crypto mining, malware delivery, and targeting Azure networks. Learn about real-world exploitation scenarios and proof-of-concept examples derived from threat modeling analysis. Gain practical insights on detecting, avoiding, and preventing attacks to secure codebases and pipelines. Discover the infection chain of GitHub and Netlify abuse, automation techniques using Dev-Containers and GitHub CLI, and the potential misuse of Windows, Linux, and macOS runners. Understand how malicious actors can leverage the GitHub Actions marketplace and execute pivoting attacks. Acquire valuable countermeasures and recommendations to protect your software supply chain platform and enhance your overall GitHub security posture.