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Secrets in Public Repos? Check These - cad-syak - Aug 26, 2025
• .env files = DB creds, secrets
• Hardcoded API keys in code
• Private keys (RSA, SSH) exposed
• Cloud secrets in config files
• Token or password leaks in commits
🧨 Devs commit secrets. Hackers find them.