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Grafana Confirms GitHub Token Theft and Source Code Download After Extortion Attempt

The company reports no customer impact from the breach.

Overview

  • Grafana disclosed Sunday that an attacker used a stolen GitHub token to access its environment and download company source code.
  • The company says it found no access to customer data or impact on customer systems, though stolen code can still create long-term security risks.
  • Grafana launched a forensic review, says it identified how the credential leaked, revoked the token, and added new safeguards around GitHub access.
  • The attacker demanded payment to keep the code private, and Grafana says it refused in line with FBI guidance against paying ransoms.
  • Attribution remains unconfirmed, with outside reports pointing to a claim by a group known as CoinbaseCartel.