Over 29 million secrets leaked on GitHub in 2025

A TechRadar report states that over 29 million secrets were leaked on GitHub in 2025. The article suggests that AI is not helping and may be making the situation worse.

TechRadar published an article on March 18, 2026, titled 'Over 29 million secrets were leaked on GitHub in 2025, and AI really isn't helping.' The piece highlights that more than 29 million secrets appeared on the GitHub platform during 2025. Its description notes, 'AI seems to be making things worse?,' indicating a view that artificial intelligence is contributing negatively to the issue rather than aiding in prevention or mitigation. No further details on the nature of the secrets, specific incidents, or AI's role are provided in the available content.

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Illustration of US Treasury Secretary warning bank executives about AI cyberattack risks from Anthropic's Claude Mythos.
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US Treasury warns banks of AI cyberattack risks following Anthropic's Claude Mythos announcement

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In the wake of Anthropic's unveiling of its powerful Claude Mythos AI—capable of detecting and exploiting software vulnerabilities—the US Treasury Secretary has convened top bank executives to highlight escalating AI-driven cyber threats. The move underscores growing concerns as the AI is restricted to a tech coalition via Project Glasswing.

Researchers analyzing 10 million web pages have identified 1,748 active API credentials from 14 major providers exposed across nearly 10,000 websites, including those run by banks and healthcare providers. These leaks could enable attackers to access sensitive data or gain control over digital infrastructure. Nurullah Demir of Stanford University described the issue as very significant, affecting even major companies.

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A recent report indicates that 58 percent of people in Britain encountered significant online risks during 2025. The rise in AI usage has contributed to a decline in digital trust, according to the findings. Fraud and cyberbullying emerged as the primary concerns.

Following earlier reports of direct attacks on OpenClaw AI agents, TechRadar warns that infostealers are now disguising themselves as Claude Code, OpenClaw, and other AI developer tools. Users should exercise caution with search engine results. Published March 18, 2026.

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A new Google research report indicates that the cloud security threat landscape is rapidly evolving. Hackers are increasingly targeting third parties and software vulnerabilities to breach systems. The report also notes a decline in cloud misconfigurations.

A new research paper demonstrates that large language models can identify real identities behind anonymous online usernames with high accuracy. The method, costing as little as $4 per person, analyzes posts for clues and cross-references them across the internet. Researchers from ETH Zurich, Anthropic, and MATS warn of reduced online privacy.

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Anthropic's latest AI model Claude Mythos has leaked despite being deemed too dangerous for public release. Financial institutions now face advanced AI-powered attacks capable of exploiting unknown vulnerabilities.

 

 

 

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