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Open source tool maker Grafana Labs says hackers stole its code, refuses to pay ransom | TechCrunch

Grafana Refuses Ransom After Hackers Access Source Code Repositories

Grafana Labs says attackers used a stolen token to enter its GitLab environment, obtain source code repositories, and attempt extortion, but the company says it will not pay.

Key Takeaways

Grafana says attackers used a stolen token to enter its GitLab environment.
The company says customer and financial data were not accessed.

DT Editorial Team·May 18, 2026·via techcrunch.com

Anodot Breach Leaves Customer Data Facing Extortion Threats

A breach at monitoring software company Anodot reportedly exposed data from at least a dozen customer organizations after attackers stole cloud access tokens, creating a new multi-company extortion event.

Key Takeaways

TechCrunch says attackers stole authentication tokens after breaching Anodot.
At least a dozen customer companies were reportedly affected.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 13, 2026·via techcrunch.com