GitHub Actions introduces lockfiles (actions.lock): How to use gh actions-lock and the difference from SHA pinning

On October 14, 2026, GitHub released "workflow dependency lockfiles" for Actions in public preview. Similar to npm's ...

[10/15 AI News] Even if GitHub Actions tags move, only pinned commits run — lockfile in public preview

The most actionable news this morning is that GitHub Actions now includes a lockfile (a record that pins dependency commits).
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GitHub outlines its 2026 Actions security roadmap

GitHub’s latest roadmap post signals a broader security push for Actions, centered on secure-by-default behavior, stronger policy enforcement, and better CI/CD observability. GitHub shared its 2026 ...

GitHub Actions re-enabled with Mini Shai-Hulud payload still active

Two third-party GitHub Actions previously compromised in a Mini Shai-Hulud campaign were re-enabled by their maintainer and remained accessible for more than a week despite still pointing to malicious ...
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GitHub Actions attack renders even security-aware orgs vulnerable

Many open-source repositories contain privileged GitHub Actions workflows that execute untrusted code and can be triggered by attackers to expose credentials and access tokens, as MITRE and Splunk ...
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Automating CI/CD with GitHub Actions

Automating and streamlining the software development lifecycle through continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) is a cornerstone of software development today. One of the easiest tools ...
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GitHub Actions re-enabled with mini Shai-Hulud malware still active

Two GitHub Actions were re-enabled while Mini Shai-Hulud malicious code remained active, potentially exposing workflows and CI/CD secrets.
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What is GitHub Actions? Automated CI/CD for GitHub

GitHub Actions is a platform built into GitHub that automates software building, testing, and deployment. GitHub, owned by Microsoft, is a hosting service for software development using Git, an open ...