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16,000 Organizations Exposed: Microsoft Copilot's GitHub Vulnerability

2/26/2025

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A shocking revelation from Lasso's security researchers shows that thousands of private GitHub repositories are still vulnerable through Microsoft Copilot, thanks to Bing's caching. This oversight impacts over 16,000 organizations, including giants like IBM and Google, putting sensitive data at risk. Even with Microsoft's attempts to tighten security, the incident underscores the persistent dangers of data exposure in AI.

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A shocking revelation from Lasso's security researchers shows that thousands of private GitHub repositories are still vulnerable through Microsoft Copilot, thanks to Bing's caching. This oversight impacts over 16,000 organizations, including giants like IBM and Google, putting sensitive data at risk. Even with Microsoft's attempts to tighten security, the incident underscores the persistent dangers of data exposure in AI.