Category: Developer Platforms

Secure Bitbucket browsing

Secure Bitbucket browsing means protecting repositories and access tokens from phishing, session theft, and risky link-clicks during developer workflows.

Quick answer

Legba can isolate browser sessions while your team uses Bitbucket.

Developer platforms concentrate secrets and elevated permissions. Isolation reduces risk when users browse third‑party docs, packages, and links during Bitbucket work.

This page does not imply an official integration with Bitbucket—it’s a guide to securing browser workflows around the app.

When you need this

Your team uses Bitbucket in a browser every day.
You want to reduce phishing, malicious downloads, and session theft without slowing users down.
You need role-based policies for employees, admins, and contractors.

Last updated

2026-01-29

Common browser risks

Phishing that imitates Atlassian/Bitbucket login prompts to capture credentials or tokens.
Session hijacking and token replay that grants access to repositories and settings.
Malicious downloads and links embedded in issues/PRs and wiki pages.
Data leakage from copying secrets into untrusted web tools or AI prompts while authenticated.
Extension-based attacks that read or tamper with content inside dev platform sessions.

Typical sensitive data in Bitbucket

Private repositories and code.
Access tokens and deploy keys.
Build pipelines and configuration files.
Issue and pull request discussions.
Artifacts and release references (depending on setup).
Audit logs and admin settings (for org admins).

Recommended policies by role

Engineering

Open unknown third-party links in isolation; treat them as untrusted by default.
Block downloads from unknown domains and require scanning for tools/scripts.
Use separate profiles for admin access and keep extensions minimal in dev sessions.

Security

Monitor for new tokens, unusual repo access patterns, and suspicious logins.
Enforce least privilege and short-lived credentials for CI/CD and integrations.
Apply policies that reduce data leakage into AI tools from the browser environment.

IT Admins

Enforce browser extension allowlists and restrict risky permissions in developer environments.
Isolate unknown destinations to reduce exposure to compromised sites and malicious documentation links.
Use SSO and strong session controls for Atlassian accounts where possible.

See Legba for Chrome

FAQs

Why do attackers target code hosting tools?

They can steal IP, inject backdoors, or access deployment credentials that lead to production compromise.

Does isolation stop repo compromise?

Isolation reduces browser-originated risk when users click unknown links or visit untrusted sites. You still need strong identity and repo governance controls.

What’s the biggest developer habit to fix?

Downloading and running tools from random links. Pair isolation with strict download controls and provenance checks.

Should we isolate all Bitbucket browsing?

Most teams isolate the risky edges (unknown links, ad-click, new domains). For privileged admin work, stricter defaults are reasonable.