How 2 Missing Characters Almost COLLAPSED AWS (Insane Supply Chain Attack) | AWS GitHub got hacked

🚨 AWS GitHub HACKED: The CodeBreach Supply Chain Attack Explained | GitHub Vulnerability 2025

In January 2026, security researchers discovered CodeBreach - a CRITICAL vulnerability in AWS CodeBuild that could have compromised the entire AWS cloud infrastructure. This video breaks down how a simple regex error nearly destroyed 66% of all cloud environments.

🔥 What Happened?
A missing regex anchor (^ and $) in AWS's GitHub webhook filters allowed attackers to bypass security checks and potentially take over the AWS JavaScript SDK - which powers the AWS Console itself. This supply chain attack could have affected MILLIONS of AWS users worldwide.

⚡ Key Topics Covered:
✅ What is the CodeBreach vulnerability?
✅ How the regex error worked (unanchored regex explained)
✅ GitHub ID eclipse attack methodology
✅ AWS CodeBuild security flaw breakdown
✅ Supply chain attack implications
✅ How AWS fixed the vulnerability
✅ Lessons for developers and security teams

📊 Impact:
Affected aws-sdk-js-v3 (used in 66% of cloud environments)
Could have compromised AWS Console globally
Potential platform-wide credential theft
Discovered by Wiz Research team
Disclosed August 2025, patched immediately

🎯 Perfect For:
Cybersecurity professionals
Cloud engineers and DevOps teams
AWS developers
Software security enthusiasts
Anyone interested in supply chain attacks

🔐 Security Lessons:
This attack demonstrates why CI/CD pipeline security is critical. Learn how a TWO CHARACTER mistake nearly caused a trillion-dollar breach and what your organization can do to prevent similar vulnerabilities.

🔗 Related Topics:
#AWS #GitHub #CyberSecurity #SupplyChainAttack #CloudSecurity #CodeBreach #Hacking #InfoSec #DevSecOps #RegexVulnerability #AWSCodeBuild #SecurityBreach #CyberAttack #CloudComputing #SoftwareSecurity

📚 Resources & References:
Wiz Research Blog
AWS Security Bulletin
The Hacker News Coverage
GitHub Security Best Practices

🛡️ Stay Protected:
Subscribe for more cybersecurity breakdowns, cloud security tutorials, and the latest vulnerability analyses!

👍 If you found this video helpful, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more content on:
Cloud security vulnerabilities
AWS security best practices
GitHub security tips
CI/CD pipeline protection
Supply chain attack prevention
Cybersecurity news and analysis

💬 Discussion Questions:
Have you checked your CI/CD pipelines for similar vulnerabilities?
What security measures does your organization use?
Share your thoughts in the comments below!

🔔 Turn on notifications to stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats and cloud security news!

---

⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only. The vulnerability has been patched by AWS. Do not attempt to exploit any systems without proper authorization.


#CyberSecurityNews #AWSHack #TechNews #ProgrammingTutorial #CodingTutorial #WebDevelopment #SoftwareEngineering #TechExplained #HowToProtect #SecurityTips #CloudNative #AWSCloud #GitHubActions #ContinuousIntegration #DevOps #TechEducation #LearnCoding #ProgrammingLife #DeveloperTools #OpenSource

---

Keywords: AWS hacked, CodeBreach vulnerability, AWS CodeBuild hack, GitHub security breach, supply chain attack, regex vulnerability, AWS JavaScript SDK compromise, cloud security, CI/CD pipeline security, AWS Console hack, GitHub ID eclipse attack, cybersecurity 2025, aws-sdk-js-v3, Wiz Research, cloud infrastructure security, webhook filter bypass, unanchored regex exploit, AWS security patch, DevSecOps tutorial