5 Million Misconfigured Git Web Servers Exposing Sensitive Data

5 Million Misconfigured Git Web Servers Exposing Sensitive Data

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A study by Mysterium VPN's research team reveals that nearly 5 million Git web servers globally are misconfigured, leading to the exposure of sensitive information online. This widespread security flaw affects numerous organizations and individuals, potentially compromising private data and intellectual property.

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2026-02-09
Mysterium VPN study published revealing security flaw
2026-02-09
Cyberpress and GBHackers report on the findings