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If you have just exposed a sensitive file or secrets to a public git repository, there are some important steps to follow. This post will go through the four steps needed to remove the risk and make sure it doesn't happen in the future. If you make the repository private or delete the files you can reduce the risk of someone new discovering your leak but it is very likely your files will still exist for those that know where to look. Even if you delete the file or repository, your secrets are still compromised.