Ist github.com sicher?

none of the programs on here are real programs. Not a single download from github has an exe. You need to go elsewhere to download what you are looking for. This website only includes a bunch of unknown file formats in the downloaded zip. Stuff of no use.

There might be some app repositories trying to impersonate some legit apps which makes it dangerous for users if they are not experienced enough. (For example bitcoin wallet apps) So users must be experienced enough to check the code and make sure the app is safe or notice the popularity of the project.

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Site for free hosting of open-source projects as Git repositories, including issue tracking and forking/pull request features, as well as personal or project websites. Private repositories require a paid subscription. This is a site where users can submit their own content, which might not be virus-free, suitable for young children or your boss. In practice most content is suitable for any age and safe for work, and malicious software is rare. (The TOS technically forbid use by people under the age of 13 years. Although GitHub may remove material that they deem inappropriate, they are not obligated to do so; you should still be at least a little cautious.)