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Security · 3h ago

GitHub token theft leads to client loss, sparks security rethink

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from DEV Community ·

A developer's GitHub personal access token was exfiltrated via a supply-chain compromise, leading to malicious commits in private repos. The client ended the engagement, citing compromised security. The incident highlights the persistent risk of token theft in developer environments.

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This personal account underscores a systemic issue: even security-conscious developers can fall victim to supply-chain attacks, and the consequences are immediate and severe.
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