Why GitHub Commits Aren’t as Private as You Think

Written by c4twithshell | Published 2025/07/31
Tech Story Tags: github-security | github | secrets-management | github-commit-recovery | recover-deleted-commit | git-reset-vs-force-push | git-reflog | hackernoon-top-story

TLDRGitHub can retain and expose "deleted" commits in ways that aren't obvious. This creates an illusion of privacy - developers feel safe, but in reality, traces of sensitive information may remain accessible.via the TL;DR App
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Written by c4twithshell | DevOps engineer with interest in cybersecurity
Published by HackerNoon on 2025/07/31
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