Grafana says hackers hit its GitHub environment, demand ransom to prevent codebase release — but it's refusing to pay
Grafana has reported a security breach in its GitHub environment, where hackers accessed its codebase using a stolen token. The company confirmed that no customer data was compromised and has taken steps to enhance security measures. Despite the attackers demanding a ransom, Grafana has chosen not to engage with them and is cooperating with the FBI.
- ▪Grafana's GitHub environment was compromised by hackers using a stolen access token.
- ▪The company confirmed that no customer data or systems were affected by the breach.
- ▪The attackers, identified as CoinbaseCartel, attempted to extort Grafana for the stolen codebase.
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Pro Security Grafana says hackers hit its GitHub environment, demand ransom to prevent codebase release — but it's refusing to pay News By Sead Fadilpašić published 18 May 2026 CoinbaseCartel somehow obtained an access token When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Avast) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Grafana confirms its GitHub environment was accessed with a stolen token and its codebase exfiltratedMaintainers stressed no customer data or systems were impacted and security measures were reinforcedA group called CoinbaseCartel claimed…
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