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# [Yes, GitHub's Copilot can Leak (Real) Secrets](https://gitguardian.hashnode.dev/yes-githubs-copilot-can-leak-real-secrets?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Researchers successfully extracted valid hard-coded secrets from Copilot and CodeWhisperer, shedding light on a novel security risk.

Oct 20, 2023 · 7 min read · gitguardian.hashnode.dev  
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