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Data Breaches List of VMware

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Looking for a complete VMware data breaches list? This page answers common searches like "VMware hacked," "VMware breach history," and "list of VMware data breaches" with a verified timeline, record counts, root causes, and step-by-step guidance if you may have been affected.

VMware data breach history: Virtualization source code on GitHub and Broadcom-era integration notices anchor VMware’s incident list. BreachHistory indexes 2 verified or attested incidents tied to VMware, spanning 2020–2020. This page is a complete, searchable timeline—not a single event—linking every catalog row with context on scale, root cause, and what users should do when a new VMware notice drops.

Why VMware stays on breach trackers

Global tech brands combine massive user bases, high-value intellectual property, and complex supply chains. Attackers target VMware for credentials, source code, CRM exports, and employee directories. When you read headlines about "VMware hacked," the incident may be a consumer PII leak, a developer artifact exposure, or a third-party SaaS tenant breach—each with different remediation steps.

Data breaches list — VMware

Below are the major incidents in our catalog, newest first. Record counts use company, regulator, or Have I Been Pwned attestation where available; actor-only marketing shows as "Unverified / not disclosed."

Biggest and most consequential incidents

2020 VMware — ESXi/vSphere source code exposed via misconfigured file share

VMware confirmed in April 2020 that limited source code related to ESXi, Workspace One, and vSphere appeared on GitHub after a misconfigured internal file share was reachable from the Internet. The vendor emphasized ongoing integrity reviews and that the exposure was engineering artifacts rather than a customer database leak. BreachHistory indexes the row under the canonical VMware company id with recordsAffected 0. Full incident record →

2020 VMware — internal source code exposure via misconfigured file share

VMware confirmed limited source code related to ESXi, Workspace One, and vSphere reached GitHub after an Internet-facing internal file share misconfiguration; VMware emphasized ongoing integrity reviews. Full incident record →

By the numbers (catalog snapshot)

  • 2 incidents indexed under VMware on BreachHistory
  • Unverified / not disclosed combined attested records across rows with disclosed numerators (many incidents overlap or count emails—not unique people)
  • 2020 — year of the largest attested row in our catalog

Patterns in VMware's breach history

  • Credential and session theft — Phishing, stuffing, and OAuth token abuse recur across tech platforms.
  • Cloud misconfiguration — S3 buckets, misconfigured APIs, and file shares expose data without a traditional "hack."
  • Extortion without precise counts — Ransomware and leak-site actors often publish before victims confirm scope.
  • Supply-chain spillover — npm, SDK, and CRM tenant breaches affect VMware customers even when corporate HQ databases stay intact.

What to do if you used VMware

  1. Enable multi-factor authentication on every VMware account and linked SSO identity.
  2. Check Have I Been Pwned when new VMware headlines appear.
  3. Rotate passwords that were reused on email, banking, or work SSO.
  4. Watch for phishing that cites real breach details (order numbers, usernames) to appear legitimate.
  5. Follow official VMware security communications—not SMS links from unknown numbers.

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FAQ

How many data breaches has VMware had?

BreachHistory indexes 2 verified or attested VMware data breaches spanning 2020–2020. Counts vary when researchers merge scraping, misconfiguration, and ransomware as separate events.

What is the biggest VMware data breach?

Several VMware incidents lack a disclosed record count. See the timeline for source-code thefts, extortion claims, and confirmed consumer notices.

Has VMware been hacked?

Yes — VMware appears on breach trackers with 2 indexed incidents including major security incidents. This page links every catalog row with primary sources and what users should do if affected.

Does VMware send data breach notifications?

Regulated markets require consumer notices for many PII events. Not every source-code or scraping story triggers email alerts—read each incident row for notification status.

Explore every VMware incident on BreachHistory

Browse the full catalog: VMware breach records

Compiled from BreachHistory data/breaches.json and primary sources linked on each incident page. Updated 2026-06-15.