<ul><li>Developers often believe that once a file is deleted on GitHub, it is gone forever, but a bug bounty hunter discovered hidden secrets in deleted files.</li><li>Curiosity led the hunter to explore bug bounty programs and search for API keys, credentials, and tokens in deleted files, revealing hidden risks in repository history.</li><li>When a file is deleted from a GitHub repository, it is not completely erased due to Git's version control system.</li><li>The discovery emphasizes the importance of understanding the risks associated with deleted files and the potential for sensitive information to be exposed.</li></ul>

How I Uncovered Hidden Secrets in Deleted GitHub Files (and Why Bug Bounty Hunters Should Care)

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