TL;DR: watchTowr researchers discovered over 80,000 exposed credentials and sensitive data inadvertently shared on online code formatters like JSONFormatter and CodeBeautify, affecting numerous critical sectors. The mishaps illustrate the risks of sharing sensitive information online, demonstrating a lack of understanding of confidentiality practices. Organizations must cease using random platforms for credential storage to mitigate potential threats.
Stop Putting Your Passwords Into Random Websites (Yes, Seriously, You Are The Problem)
