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2026.05.18

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Grafana GitHub Token Breach: Codebase Compromised and Extortion Threat

Grafana has disclosed a significant security breach where an unauthorized party obtained a GitHub token, enabling them to download the entire codebase. This breach led to an extortion attempt, highlighting the critical nature of securing access tokens. Security teams should immediately review and rotate any exposed tokens and enhance monitoring for suspicious activities. This incident underscores the importance of implementing robust access controls and incident response plans.

SRC The Hacker NewsGoogle News Security
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Windows 'MiniPlasma' Zero-Day Exploit: SYSTEM Access Vulnerability

A new zero-day exploit named 'MiniPlasma' has been disclosed, allowing attackers to gain SYSTEM-level access on Windows systems. The proof-of-concept exploit is public, raising the risk of widespread exploitation. Affected systems include those running unpatched versions of Windows. Security teams should prioritize patch management and deploy mitigations to protect against this privilege escalation vulnerability. Monitoring for unusual system activity is advised until a patch is released.

SRC BleepingComputer
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