How to protect yourself from repo-jacking (GitHub)

The article on the GitHub blog discusses the issue of repo-jacking, a phenomenon that can impact the security of projects in repositories. The authors explain that repo-jacking occurs when a malicious user takes control of an inactive project, which can result in the original content being removed and replaced with harmful code. Furthermore, this can lead to serious consequences for projects that rely on libraries or external resources. To prevent such incidents, it is recommended to regularly monitor the projects that are in use and to ensure their relevance and support. Creators should also consider adding delegators to manage the projects to avoid situations where a project becomes inactive. Understanding and implementing the appropriate security protocols is key to protecting against these types of threats, allowing safe usage of source code within the developer community.