Make sure upgrade to the latest version of GitHub before this Thursday, otherwise it will no longer function. GitHub said that unknown attackers had stolen encrypted code-signing certificates for its Desktop and Atom applications. While they have found no evidence that the password-protected certificates were used for malicious purposes, GitHub said that the certificates would be revoked on February 2, 2023. Once the certificates are revoked, all app versions signed with the compromised certificates will no longer function.
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