# Meta says hackers stole code and personal data through GitHub repositories

_Published Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 3:06 PM EDT · Security, Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

Meta says hackers compromised some of its GitHub repositories and stole code and personal data belonging to roughly 1,500 people, SecurityWeek reported. Most of those affected are Meta employees in the United States.

The affected individuals are being offered credit monitoring services.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/261013/p32#a261013p32)

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