Tag: Code beautifiers

  • Code beautifiers credentials leak exposes sensitive data

    Code beautifiers credentials leak exposes sensitive data

    Researchers uncovered a widespread security issue involving online code-formatting tools. Developers used these platforms to clean up configuration files, JSON outputs and scripts. Many of those files contained sensitive authentication details. The mistake created a large-scale exposure that affected banks, government agencies and major technology organisations. The incident shows how everyday tools can create serious…