Trellix Confirms Source Code Repository Breach, Investigation Underway
**Trellix**, a cybersecurity firm formed from the merger of **McAfee Enterprise** and **FireEye**, has announced a security incident involving unauthorized access to a portion of its source code repository. The company is working with forensic experts and has notified law enforcement.

**Trellix** has confirmed that it recently identified a compromise of its source code repository, leading to unauthorized access to a "portion" of its source code. The company released a statement outlining the incident and the steps being taken to address it.
### Immediate Response and Investigation
Upon discovery of the breach, Trellix states it immediately engaged with leading forensic experts to investigate and remediate the situation. The company has also notified law enforcement authorities.
### Scope of the Breach
While Trellix has not disclosed specific details regarding the nature of the accessed data, the company emphasized that its investigation has not revealed any evidence suggesting that the source code release or distribution process was affected, or that the source code has been exploited.
>"Based on our investigation to date, we have found no evidence that our source code release or distribution process was affected, or that our source code has been exploited," the company stated.
### Attribution and Timeline
Trellix has not yet provided information about potential threat actors involved or the duration of their access to the systems. The company has indicated that further details will be shared as the investigation progresses.
### Background
Owned by **Symphony Technology Group**, Trellix was formed in January 2022 following the merger of **McAfee Enterprise** and **FireEye**. Simultaneously, **Mandiant**, previously owned by FireEye, was acquired by **Google** in a deal valued at $5.4 billion.
A Trellix spokesperson acknowledged the breach and reiterated the official statement posted on the company's website when contacted for comment.
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