Crimson Collective Hacks Red Hat, Threatens to Expose 570GB of Data
Cybersecurity Dive
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Hackers from the Crimson Collective have breached Red Hat, compromising over 28,000 code repositories and threatening to release 570 GB of sensitive data unless a ransom is paid. This includes critical consulting engagement information, access tokens, and reports on major corporate networks, potentially impacting clients like Walmart and American Express. The incident underscores the vulnerabilities present in software supply chains and raises significant concerns for healthcare technology providers, who often rely on such systems for patient data management. With ongoing threats from ransomware groups, healthcare organizations must bolster their cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive information from similar breaches.
