Hawk Eye: Open-source scanner uncovers secrets and PII across platforms | Linux Today

Hawk Eye: Open-source scanner uncovers secrets and PII across platforms

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James Patterson
May 2, 2025

Hawk Eye is an open-source tool that helps find sensitive data before it leaks. It runs from the command line and checks many types of storage for PII and secrets: passwords, API keys, and personal information.

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James Patterson

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