GitHub has enabled push protection by default for all public repositories to prevent accidental exposure of secrets such as access tokens and API keys when pushing new code.

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GitHub is now automatically blocking the leak of sensitive information like API keys and access tokens for all public code repositories.

GitHub says that over 700,000 secrets across thousands of private repositories have been detected to date. If push protection is enabled, a scan will check for high-confidence leak patterns.

GitHub has added a bunch of new updates to its mobile and desktop apps, including "enhanced" push notifications with granular controls.