Microsoft's GitHub account allegedly hacked, 500GB stolen

[CyberTech]

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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsofts-github-account-allegedly-hacked-500gb-stolen/

A hacker claims to have stolen over 500GB of data from Microsoft's private GitHub repositories, BleepingComputer has learned.

This evening, a hacker going by the name Shiny Hunters contacted BleepingComputer to tell us they had hacked into the Microsoft GitHub account, gaining full access to the software giant's 'Private' repositories.

The individual told us that they then downloaded 500GB of private projects and initially planned on selling it, but has now decided to leak it for free

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

No 2FA usage?

 

[Ink]

@security123 Might be fake.

 

[CyberTech]

No 2FA usage?

Thats not confirm yet

BleepingComputer has contacted Microsoft to confirm if these are indeed legitimate files but have not received a reply.

 

[CyberTech]

Update

Updated to include info that the breach was confirmed as legitimate by MS employee.

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Full article

Hacker gains access to a small number of Microsoft's private GitHub repos

Hack considered harmless as the hacker did not gain access to the source code of any major Microsoft apps.

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