GitHub Repository Archive Status Changed

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.defense-evasion
    - attack.impact
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