**CLAIM: CISA’s Official GitHub Repository Was Breached, Exposing Classified Threat Intelligence and Source Code for Critical Infrastructure Monitoring Tools.**

CLAIM: CISA’s official GitHub repository was breached, exposing classified threat intelligence and source code for critical infrastructure monitoring tools.

STATUS: FALSE – Rumor origins are from a known disinformation network.

What’s going around:
A viral post on X (formerly Twitter) claims that the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) suffered a massive data leak via its GitHub repositories. The post alleges that a hacker group known as “CyberDragonX” exfiltrated “classified threat intel feeds” and the source code for a tool called “AthenaGuard” used to monitor power grids and water systems. Screenshots of a fake GitHub commit history and a supposed CISA internal memo are circulating.

Why it’s fake:

• No breach detected: CISA’s official GitHub (github.com/cisagov) remains secure. All repositories are public-facing, unclassified, and intended for open-source collaboration (e.g., tools like “ScubaGear” and “CISAW”).
• Fabricated names: “AthenaGuard” does not exist in any CISA repository or documentation. The group “CyberDragonX” is not listed in any credible threat actor databases.
• Memo forgery: The alleged internal memo uses outdated CISA letterhead (pre-2022) and contains grammar errors inconsistent with federal communications.
• Source traced: The rumor originated from a Telegram channel known for spreading “hacktivist” hoaxes, and was amplified by a network of bot accounts on X.

Real context:
CISA has been transparent about its GitHub usage, urging responsible disclosure of vulnerabilities. No data leak has occurred. The agency’s cybersecurity directives remain unchanged.

Bottom line:
This is a fabricated scare tactic, not a real incident. Always verify with CISA’s official feed or reputable cybersecurity news before sharing.