Red Hat has confirmed a security incident involving unauthorized access to one of its GitLab instances. The breach was detected after suspicious activity was noticed, prompting an immediate investigation. Red Hat's security team took swift action to contain the incident, mitigate potential damage, and secure their systems. The company is working closely with cybersecurity experts to analyze the breach and prevent future occurrences. This incident highlights the ongoing risks organizations face from targeted attacks on development infrastructure, emphasizing the need for robust security measures around code repositories and continuous integration environments. Red Hat has reassured customers and partners that no critical production systems were compromised and that they are committed to transparency throughout the investigation. The breach serves as a reminder for enterprises to regularly audit access controls, monitor for unusual activity, and maintain strong incident response protocols to safeguard sensitive assets.
This Cyber News was published on www.bleepingcomputer.com. Publication date: Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:00:07 +0000