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Compromised SpotBugs Token Leads to GitHub Actions Supply Chain Attack

Compromised SpotBugs Token Leads to GitHub Actions Supply Chain Attack

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A compromised SpotBugs token in December 2024 was used for a GitHub Actions supply chain attack in March 2025. This compromise allowed attackers to exploit GitHub actions, thereby affecting the security of the supply chain. The specific technical details of the attack are not mentioned, but the incident highlights the risks associated with the compromise of authentication tokens in development environments.