70 percent of leaked credentials remain active two years on

A new report shows 70 percent of secrets leaked in 2022 remain active today, creating an expanding attack surface that grows more dangerous with each passing day. The study from GitGuardian also reveals a 25 percent increase in leaked secrets year-on-year, with 23.8 million new credentials detected on public GitHub in 2024 alone. 'The explosion of leaked secrets represents one of the most significant yet underestimated threats in cybersecurity,' says Eric Fourrier, CEO of GitGuardian. 'Unlike sophisticated zero-day exploits, attackers don't need advanced skills to exploit these vulnerabilities -- just one exposed credential can provide unrestricted access to critical systems… [Continue Reading]