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Alpine Linux rebuilds GitLab after attempted RCE attack

BleepingComputer · · International · Data Breaches

Hackers attempted to exploit a critical GitLab vulnerability in Alpine Linux's development infrastructure on October 20-21, prompting the open-source project to rebuild its GitLab server and reset all passwords over concerns of a possible compromise. [...]

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August 2026 Healthcare Data Breach Report

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