The hacker claims that about 860 GB of internal source code and developer documentation was stolen from the giant U.S. retailer

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Hackers claim to have stolen approximately 860 GB of internal source code, developer documentation, and configuration files from Target's systems and are offering the data for sale. The threat actor posted sample repositories on Gitea containing information about digital wallets, store networking tools, and identity services. Current and former Target employees confirmed the authenticity of the leaked code. The breach exposed internal Git servers that were accessible from the internet without VPN requirements, revealing CI/CD pipelines, Hadoop configurations, and employee details that could enable future attacks and social engineering campaigns.

Threat Actor Teases Source Code for Sale After Hack of Target Systems