supply-chain
GitHub confirms breach of 3,800 repos via malicious VSCode extension
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Summary
GitHub experienced a breach affecting approximately 3,800 internal repositories after an employee installed a malicious VS Code extension. The incident is linked to a broader supply chain attack by TeamPCP, who are demanding a ransom for the stolen code. While initial investigations suggest no customer data was compromised, the vulnerability highlights risks associated with third-party extensions and supply chain attacks.
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