Operation Endgame malware takedown turns up over 6 million stolen logins
At a glance
Low rather than Medium: UK relevance is 40 of 100, little UK-specific signal so far.
Briefing
- Leaders should consider the potential impact on their organisation's repositories and data security practices.
Next steps
Monitor- For awareness — no fixed action deadline for this reporting
- The malware involved, known as a secret stealer, has been linked to the compromise of tens of thousands of GitHub repositories.
Next steps
Monitor- No immediate technical action — track if your estate depends on the products or vendors discussed
Summary
- A malware takedown operation named Operation Endgame has reportedly uncovered over 6 million stolen logins, affecting potentially many users and systems.
- The operation also highlights that a secret stealer malware has impacted tens of thousands of GitHub repositories.
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Last change 36m ago · Next recheck 13 Nov 2026, 14:03 UK time
- Story12 Nov 2026, 14:03 UK time · 36m ago
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Operation Endgame malware takedown turns up over 6 million stolen logins
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Operation Endgame malware takedown turns up over 6 million stolen logins
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