What’s the GitHub VS Code spam attack?

Spammers flood repos with fake patch links on Google Drive, tricking devs via email notifications.

How does rowhammer affect GPUs now?

GDDRHammer and GeForge corrupt page tables for full memory read/write access, targeting AI-heavy setups.

Is WhatsApp safe from VBS malware?

No — social engineering drops malicious files; don’t execute attachments from strangers.

GitHub Spam Bombs, GPU Hammers, and WhatsApp Poisons: Security's Weekly Gut Punch

What if that GitHub email promising a VS Code fix is your one-way ticket to malware hell? This week's security digest rips apart the scams, steals, and shocks hitting developers hard.

DevTools Feed Apr 03, 2026 3 min read

Collage of GitHub notifications, GPU chips cracking, and malware warning icons

⚡ Key Takeaways

GitHub spam uses trusted services like Google Drive to phish devs into downloading fake VS Code fixes. 𝕏
Rowhammer evolves to GPUs, exploiting dense AI hardware for memory takeover — patches lag. 𝕏
Plan your digital legacy now; without setup, family loses access to your accounts post-mortem. 𝕏

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