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Nosey Parker: Open-source tool finds sensitive information in textual data and Git history

Nosey Parker: Open-source tool finds sensitive information in textual data and Git history

Nosey Parker is an open-source command-line tool that helps find secrets and sensitive information hidden in text files. It works like a specialized version of grep, focused on spotting things like passwords, API keys, and other confidential data. The tool was built with offensive security in mind, such as helping red teams move through systems during tests. It’s also useful for defensive teams checking their own systems. Offensive cybersecurity company Praetorian has used it in … More →
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