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Screenshot of a malicious tasks.json file used in a Contagious Interview attack
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Contagious Interview IDE Attacks: New Defenses Revealed

Imagine being interviewed for your dream job, only to have the 'code test' actively compromise your system. This is the chilling reality of Contagious Interview IDE attacks, and GitLab is fighting back.

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