A threat actor is attempting to sell what they claim is Huawei’s internal source code and development tools on the dark web, following an alleged data breach. If confirmed, the breach could expose the company’s global infrastructure to new vulnerabilities and further damage its reputation.
A threat actor has posted what they claim to be stolen data from Huawei Technologies on a dark web forum, offering it for sale. The post, which appeared in early October 2025, alleges that the breach compromised a wide range of internal intellectual property, including source code, development tools, and technical manuals. The actor is reportedly asking for $1,000 but is open to negotiation. Communication is limited to the Session messaging platform. This incident has captured the attention of cybersecurity intelligence groups who monitor these online criminal marketplaces.
The alleged breach adds another layer of security scrutiny to a company that has faced decades of accusations. For years, the U.S. government and other Western nations have expressed concerns that the Chinese government could use Huawei’s equipment for espionage. These concerns date back to at least 2012 when a U.S. House Intelligence Committee report warned that the use of Huawei’s technology could threaten U.S. national security. The company has also faced multiple allegations of intellectual property theft from competitors.
In 2019, reports surfaced that Vodafone Italy had found hidden backdoors in Huawei equipment that were in use between 2009 and 2012. Although Huawei described the backdoors as “technical mistakes,” the discovery cast a shadow on the company’s reputation. More recently, in July 2025, a nationwide telecom outage in Luxembourg was reportedly tied to a cyberattack targeting Huawei routers, which led to a government investigation. These events show that the company continues to be a frequent target of both state-sponsored and independent hacking groups.
In fact, the company has been the target of state-sponsored hacking itself. In 2009, for example, the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) reportedly infiltrated Huawei’s servers in an effort to find links to the Chinese military and steal source code. This long history of security incidents and allegations of intellectual property theft has kept the company under a microscope.
While the authenticity of this latest claimed breach is still under investigation, if confirmed, it could have significant consequences. The exposure of Huawei’s source code and internal tools could expose new vulnerabilities in its products and provide malicious actors with the ability to compromise the company’s extensive global infrastructure. This incident could further damage Huawei’s reputation and lead to new investigations from cybersecurity groups around the world.
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