This episode of Cybersecurity Today explores the inadvertent exposure of sensitive data through developer tools like JSON Formatter and Code Beautify. Host Jim Love discusses with Jake Knott from Watchtower the discovery of over 80,000 exposed secrets, including usernames, passwords, and confidential client information. The episode highlights the risks associated with data repositories and emphasizes the need for organizations to review their security practices. The conversation underscores the importance of preemptive exposure management to protect against potential cyber attacks.
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LINK TO THE BLOG THAT TRIGGERED THIS SHOW
https://labs.watchtowr.com/stop-putting-your-passwords-into-random-websites-yes-seriously-you-are-the-problem/
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:22 Accidental Data Leaks: A Growing Concern
00:55 Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
01:47 Shocking Discovery: 80,000+ Secrets Exposed
06:29 Interview with Jake Knott from Watchtower
08:19 The Risks of Using Online Tools
28:23 Best Practices and Mitigation Strategies
35:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
