GoDaddy Security Breach Exposes Customers to Malware and Source Code Theft: Urgent Call for Vigilance and Improved Cybersecurity Measures

The article reports that GoDaddy, one of the world's largest web hosting and domain registrar companies, has disclosed a security breach that occurred in October 2019. The breach resulted in an unauthorized individual gaining access to a subset of GoDaddy's servers and potentially stealing customers' data, including their SSH usernames and passwords. The article explains that the breach also involved the installation of malicious software on some GoDaddy servers, which allowed the attacker to potentially modify customer websites, install additional malware, or steal customer data. Additionally, the attacker was able to access and steal some of GoDaddy's source code. GoDaddy has stated that it has no evidence that any customer data was stolen or that any customer websites were modified. However, the company is recommending that its customers reset their SSH credentials and be vigilant for any signs of unauthorized activity on their accounts. The article concludes that this breach is a reminder of the ongoing threat of cyber attacks, even for large and established companies like GoDaddy. It highlights the importance of implementing robust security measures to protect against potential breaches and the need for customers to take proactive steps to safeguard their data.