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Grafana Discloses GitHub Security Incident; Hacker Stole Code Repository and Demanded Ransom

Kucoin • May 17, 2026

According to ME News, on May 17 (UTC+8), the open-source data visualization tool Grafana posted on X that it recently discovered an unauthorized attacker had obtained a token granting access to the Grafana Labs GitHub environment and used it to download code repositories. After investigation, it was confirmed that no customer data or personal information was compromised, and no customer systems or business operations were affected. Forensic analysis was immediately initiated, the source of the credential leak has been identified, and additional security measures have been implemented to strengthen environment protection. Additionally, Grafana disclosed that the attacker attempted to extort a ransom payment to prevent the code repositories from being made public; however, the company ultimately decided not to pay the ransom and will release further details of the incident after the investigation is complete. (Source: ChainCatcher)

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Grafana Labs GitHub Breach: Codebase Stolen and Ransom Demanded Grafana Labs reported a security incident on May 17, 2026, where an unauthorized attacker accessed its GitHub environment using a compromised token, downloading the company's codebase. The investigation confirmed that no customer data or personal information was compromised, and there was no impact on customer systems or operations. Grafana has identified the source of the credential leak, invalidated the compromised token, and implemented additional security measures. The attacker subsequently demanded a ransom to prevent the release of the code, but Grafana decided not to pay, citing FBI guidance on ransom payments. The company plans to provide further details following the completion of its investigation. 37 sources 53

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