What is GitHub?

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What is GitHub?

I seen under Legal Services that someone gave GitHub permission to use my software and data. Can anyone tell me how I get in touch with them and what is it for?

iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Jan 11, 2022 5:19 PM

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Answer 1

steve359

Level 6

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Jan 11, 2022 5:53 PM in response to Hacked42years

GitHub is a central storage site for personal and business use, storing software code and data in repositories. Many developers create depositories so others on the same project can access the same working set. Some repositories are private (limited access) some are public (anyone can read, but owner control writing).

Since you did not know about GitHub someone with access to your code may have created a repository and provided unauthorized access.

Or this is just another scam to get your private information.

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Answer 2

deggie

Level 10

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Jan 11, 2022 5:23 PM in response to Hacked42years

What Legal Services were you using when you saw this? Be specific.

GitHub is a development platform for all kinds of software that is used by developers.

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Answer 3

Jan 17, 2022 10:48 PM in response to deggie

Someone who has been taking over my phone accounts. 4 different phones, 3 phone carriers and numerous email addresses has downloaded GitHub under my username , phone number Apple ID on a different device unfortunately I only have had one device at a time. It also has rights to my software. I was told someone had to have given these rights . It’s under Accessibility in under Legal. Another website they’ve been using is Discorgs . Never heard of either till this person took over my accounts

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Answer 4

Jan 17, 2022 10:51 PM in response to steve359

It’s not a scam I’ve had 4 different phones under 3 different phone carriers. You’re right under Legal services in Accessibility it has given GitHub rights to my software and data. What does this even mean for me?

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