Security Research

A collection of 20 posts

The secret to your Artifactory: A Deep Dive into Critical Exposures

The secret to your Artifactory: A Deep Dive into Critical Exposures

While Artifactory tokens aren't the most common leaked secrets, GitGuardian's research reveals their critical nature in corporate environments. Recent investigations across major industries show how these tokens frequently expose sensitive resources through build configurations and DevOps code.

The Ultralytics Supply Chain Attack: Connecting the Dots with GitGuardian’s Public Monitoring Data

The Ultralytics Supply Chain Attack: Connecting the Dots with GitGuardian’s Public Monitoring Data

On December 4, 2024, the Ultralytics Python module was backdoored to deploy a cryptominer. Using GitGuardian’s data, we reconstructed deleted commits, connecting the dots with the initial analysis. This investigation highlights the value of GitGuardian’s data in understanding supply chain attacks.

Docker Zombie Layers: Why Deleted Layers Can Still Haunt You

Docker Zombie Layers: Why Deleted Layers Can Still Haunt You

Docker Zombie Layers are unreferenced image layers that continue to exist for weeks in registries, even after being removed from a manifest. In this hands-on deep dive, we explore how these layers can persist in registries and why ensuring the immediate revocation of exposed secrets is critical.

From GitHub Leak to Pwn: A Hacker’s Kill Chain

From GitHub Leak to Pwn: A Hacker’s Kill Chain

Discover how seemingly minor mistakes, like leaking a secret to a non-publicly accessible resource, can lead to a major breach. In this engaging scenario, see how an attacker would chain vulnerabilities to access highly sensitive areas, and learn a valuable lesson along the way.