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fromThe Cipher Brief
2 weeks ago

A Deniable Attack with Strategic Precision: Why the Red Hat Breach Looks More Like Statecraft Than Mere Crime

As the U.S. federal government ground to a halt at 12:01 a.m. EDT on October 1, 2025, a cybercriminal group calling itself the Crimson Collective chose that precise moment to publicly disclose one of the most significant supply chain compromises in recent memory. The breach of Red Hat's consulting division, affecting approximately 800 organizations, including critical defense contractors and government agencies, represents more than just another data breach; it demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of how to weaponize American politics for maximum strategic impact.
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fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Red Hat repos raided, claims cybercrew, files stolen

Claimed breach of Red Hat private GitHub repos exposed ~570GB including CERs with architecture diagrams, configuration details, authentication tokens, and potential downstream customer compromises.
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