GitHub Says Hackers Stole Data From Thousands Of Internal Repositories

GitHub Says Hackers Stole Data From Thousands Of Internal Repositories

GitHub Hack Raises Fresh Fears Across the Developer Community GitHub has confirmed a major cybersecurity breach that allowed hackers to steal data from nearly 3,800 internal code repositories. The attack reportedly began through a poisoned Visual Studio Code extension, sparking concern across the software development industry. While the company says there is no evidence that customer data outside internal repositories was compromised, the incident highlights a growing trend of attackers targeting developer tools and open-source ecosystems. Security experts now warn that software supply chain attacks are becoming more dangerous, more sophisticated, and far more difficult to detect. A Cyberattack That Hit the Heart of Software Development The breach quickly drew attention because GitHub sits at the center of modern software development. Millions of developers, startups, enterprises, and open-source communities rely on the platform daily to build and distribute software. Any successful atta…