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GitHub's 2FA is to become mandatory on September 2, 2026
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GitHub has announced that two-factor authentication (2FA) will become mandatory for certain contributors starting September 2, 2026. Users who fail to comply or disable the feature will face restricted access to the platform.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in software supply chain security, forcing developers to adopt stricter authentication standards.
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