CISA contractor apparently leaked 'highly sensitive' government AWS keys on Github
A contractor for the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) leaked sensitive AWS keys on GitHub, raising significant security concerns. The repository, named 'Private-CISA', contained internal credentials and system information, prompting researchers to label it as one of the worst government data leaks in history. CISA has since locked down the repository and is implementing safeguards to prevent future incidents.
- ▪The GitHub repository exposed AWS GovCloud administrative credentials and plaintext usernames and passwords for internal CISA systems.
- ▪Security researchers confirmed the leak's authenticity, describing it as one of the most egregious government data exposures they have ever seen.
- ▪CISA stated there is currently no indication that sensitive data was compromised as a result of this incident.
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Pro Security CISA contractor apparently leaked 'highly sensitive' government AWS keys on Github News By Sead Fadilpašić published 19 May 2026 "One of the most egregious government data leaks in recent history" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Image: Generated with Google Gemini) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A public GitHub repository called “Private‑CISA” exposed highly sensitive internal credentials and systems used by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security AgencySecurity researchers confirmed the authenticity of the leak,…
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