In 2025, more than 29 million sensitive data leaks were discovered on the GitHub platform.

These included:

▪️ passwords
▪️ access codes
▪️ system access credentials

In other words, everything that can potentially open access to an entire system.

💡 The most important fact:

👉 Most of these leaks were not the result of cyberattacks.

👉 They were caused by employee negligence.

One incorrectly uploaded file.
One publicly accessible repository.
One careless action.

…and the system becomes vulnerable.

🤖 A New Risk: Artificial Intelligence

Today, many professionals actively use AI tools to speed up their work.

However, in many cases:
▪️ code or data is shared with these tools without restrictions,
▪️ sensitive information is included in prompts,
▪️ generated results are used without additional verification.

👉 As a result, the risk of data leakage increases not only internally, but also through the technologies being used.

⚠️ Why This Matters for Businesses

Such incidents can lead to:
▪️ data loss
▪️ financial damage
▪️ reduced customer trust

Most importantly:

👉 It can happen without any cyberattack.

🛡️ What Should Be Done

✔️ Establish clear policies for the use of AI tools
✔️ Avoid sharing sensitive data with external platforms
✔️ Restrict access based on necessity
✔️ Educate employees on information security practices

Today, risks come not only from external threats, but also from internal actions and the technologies being used.

👉 Information security is not only about protection — it is also about responsible use.