Or maybe they stole linus' key? Anyone cloned the repository before it was deleted? If so, i think the repo could help in figuring out how it was done.
I don't think you can create a github repo over ssh.
_If_ linus' key was stolen, he has bigger problems than just a fake github repo.
> I don't think you can create a github repo over ssh.
Oops, docs say you're right, i didn't think of that.
Certainly a possibility. I couldn't find any references to linux-ng on the lkml or on https://git.kernel.org
Indeed it is an open security hole. See my other comment.