Secrets sprawl hit a new high in 2025, with 29M hardcoded secrets—a 34% jump. AI is emerging as both a threat and a tool in this growing landscape. #Security #SecretsSprawl https://thehackernews.com/2026/03/the-state-of-secrets-sprawl-2026-9.html
The State of Secrets Sprawl 2026: 9 Takeaways for CISOs

29M secrets leaked in 2025, up 34% YoY, driven by AI growth and poor remediation, expanding enterprise attack surfaces.

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