osx - github for mac sync failed -


i using github mac app http://desktop.github.com/ , every time try sync branch a network error occurred. not sync server. working fine earlier , machine other machine able run sync fine same app. not sure how ge debugging this.

found out why got email github, crazy.

a security vulnerability discovered made possible attacker add new ssh keys arbitrary github user accounts. have provided attacker clone/pull access repositories read permissions, , clone/pull/push access repositories write permissions. of 5:53 pm utc on sunday, march 4th vulnerability no longer exists.

while no known malicious activity has been reported, taking additional precautions forcing audit of existing ssh keys.

required action

since have 1 or more ssh keys associated github account must visit https://github.com/settings/ssh/audit approve each valid ssh key.

until have approved ssh keys, unable clone/pull/push repositories on ssh.

status

we take security , recognize never should have happened. in addition full code audit, have taken following measures enhance security of account:

  • we forcing audit of existing ssh keys
  • adding new ssh key prompt password
  • we email time new ssh key added account
  • you have access log of account changes in account settings page sincerely, github team

--- https://github.com support@github.com


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