Git: Erase Leaked Secrets from History in 60 Seconds!

Key insights

• Leaked secrets in your Git history can put your project and data at risk if not removed quickly.
• The video explains a fast method to remove sensitive information from Git History using simple commands.
• You should use git filter-repo or similar tools to search for and delete files or strings that contain the leaked secrets.
• After cleaning, you must force-push changes with git push --force to update the remote repository and overwrite the old history.
• Regenerate credentials like API keys or passwords immediately after removing them from your repository for better security.
• This process helps protect your codebase and prevents accidental exposure of private information in public repositories.

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