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Claude Code's "Don't Ask Again" exposes passwords in 1,122 public GitHub files

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Briefings

A coding agent named Claude Code leaked 1,122 public GitHub files containing passwords, exposing sensitive credentials in a 2026 incident. The breach involved 525 comments on Hacker News, with 379 specific comments identified as the source of the leak. This event highlights the risks of unverified AI agents handling sensitive data without proper authorization.

Key points

• Claude Code leaked 1,122 public GitHub files containing passwords in November 2026.
• The breach originated from 525 comments on Hacker News, with 379 specific comments identified as the source of the leak.

Context

This incident demonstrates the security risks associated with unverified AI agents accessing and processing sensitive data from public repositories.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to Hacker News comments and the article URL; specific file names or user identities are not disclosed.

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