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GitHub data stolen from 3,800 internal repositories; malicious employee extension blamed
GitHub has confirmed that data was stolen from about 3,800 internal code repositories in a hacking attack, TechCrunch reported on Tuesday. The breach began from an employee device that had a malicious Visual Studio Code extension installed, the report said. GitHub said it has found no evidence that customer information stored outside internal repositories was affected and that its investigation is continuing. It said it detected and blocked the compromise but did not name the extension.
AI & Enterprise
Supply chain attacks spread, SAP, Intercom and Lightning packages also hit
Software packages widely used by developers, including those related to SAP, Intercom and Lightning, were repeatedly exposed to hacking attacks, The Register reported. The attacks involved malicious hackers embedding malware in official packages downloaded by developers. When installed, the malware automatically ran to steal GitHub account passwords, cloud access keys for AWS and Google Cloud, and database credentials, then encrypt and send the data to external servers.
AI & Enterprise
Tech industry steps up alliance as fears grow over AI misuse in hacking
Concerns are growing that cyber attackers could misuse increasingly advanced AI. AI model developers are moving to provide new models on a limited basis to selected companies, including security firms, to help prepare for cyber attacks. Anthropic launched Project Glasswing to let chosen companies use its Claude Mythos Preview for security purposes and said rivals, including OpenAI, could join. OpenAI also plans restricted early access for a security-focused model.
