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HISTORICAL FACTS: Many pypi code submissions are exposing vital security data - Caught on Camera

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Hackers are being gifted easy access to sensitive databases and important files thanks to sloppy software development practices, new research has claimed. 

A report from GitGuardian found many developers still erroneously leave passwords and other secrets in their code, providing unabated access to their products, to anyone who knows where to look. 

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