70% of leaked secrets remain active two years later - Help Net Security

The 2025 State of Secrets Sprawl report reveals a 25% increase in leaked secrets on GitHub, with 70% of those from 2022 still active. This poses a significant threat to organizations, as exposed credentials can provide attackers with unrestricted access to critical systems and sensitive data. The report emphasizes the need for comprehensive secret lifecycle management and rapid incident response capabilities to address this persistent security crisis.