GitHub Hack Exposes 3,800 Repos and a Bigger VS Code Risk

Memeburn·May 23

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A hack of github has exposed internal repositories, with 3,800 reportedly affected. The breach is linked to a malicious visual studio code extension, which was installed by an employee. The extent of the damage and what was stolen is not fully clear, but some outlets report that a hacker group claims to have obtained source code and is attempting to sell it.

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GitHub Hack Exposes 3,800 Repos and a Bigger VS Code Risk

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