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#GitHub confirmed a #breach of approximately 3,800 #internalrepositories after an employee installed a malicious VS Code extension. The company removed the extension and secured the compromised device. The TeamPCP hacker group claimed responsibility for the breach, demanding $50,000 for the stolen data. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/github-confirms-breach-of-3-800-repos-via-malicious-vscode-extension/?eicker.news #tech #media #news
GitHub confirms breach of 3,800 repos via malicious VSCode extension

GitHub has confirmed that roughly 3,800 internal repositories were breached after one of its employees installed a malicious VS Code extension.

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GitHub Breach Exposes Internal Repositories

GitHub has confirmed a cyber incident that exposed its internal repositories, sparking concerns about the security of code and sensitive data. The breach raises questions about the potential impact on users and the measures being taken to prevent future incidents.

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GitHub Breach Exposes Internal Repositories

Learn about the GitHub breach that exposed internal repositories and what it means for your security, read the full report now and stay informed.

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