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github: Secret scanning extended metadata to be automatically enabled for certain repositories
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Sujith Quintelier
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Jan. 15, 2026, 11:36 p.m.
github
Secret Scanning
repository security
metadata checks
Summary
GitHub is enhancing its secret scanning feature by automatically enabling extended metadata checks for certain repositories starting February 18, 2026. This change aims to improve repository security configurations.
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