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Over 3.1 million fake “stars” on GitHub projects used to boost rankings
GitHub has a problem with inauthentic “stars” used to artificially inflate the popularity of scam and malware distribution repositories to appear more popular, helping them reach more unsuspecting users. Stars are similar to “Like” buttons on social media sites, allowing GitHub users to favorite a repository. GitHub uses the stars as part of a global ranking system and to show you related…
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Fortnite’s latest concert turned pop stars into kaiju
Fortnite’s most recent virtual concert was supersized in multiple ways. Unlike previous events, which focused on specific artists like Ariana Grande or Metallica, this one featured a cast of four different artists: Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Ice Spice, and the late Juice WRLD. And it turned each one of the large lineup into a kaiju-sized performer, while also integrating deep cuts…
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