Credential harvesting on developer machines is expanding as infostealers like Shai-Hulud search entire filesystems and validate stolen credentials within seconds. GitGuardian’s fleet-wide honeytokens use MDM to plant and maintain decoys across developer endpoints, giving teams immediate alerts when a token is used. #ShaiHulud #GitGuardian #MDM #Honeytokens
Keypoints
- Infostealers now scan entire developer filesystems for credential-shaped data.
- Shai-Hulud validates stolen credentials almost immediately after finding them.
- Honeytokens create near-zero false positives because any use is malicious.
- GitGuardian deploys and maintains decoys across fleets through MDM.
- Alerts name the machine and file, then route into existing team workflows.
Read More: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/09/10/product-showcase-gitguardian-honeytoken-decoy-service/