title: GitHub Repository Archive Status Changed
id: dca8991c-cb16-4128-abf8-6b11e5cd156f
status: experimental
description: |
Detects when a GitHub repository is archived or unarchived, which may indicate unauthorized changes to repository status.
references:
- https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/archiving-a-github-repository/archiving-repositories
- https://www.sentinelone.com/blog/exploiting-repos-6-ways-threat-actors-abuse-github-other-devops-platforms
- https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/keeping-your-account-and-data-secure/security-log-events
author: Ivan Saakov
date: 2025-10-18
tags:
- attack.persistence
- attack.impact
- attack.defense-impairment
logsource:
product: github
service: audit
detection:
selection:
action:
- 'repo.archived'
- 'repo.unarchived'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Archiving or unarchiving a repository is often legitimate. Investigate this action to determine if it was authorized.
level: low