CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 809

Which of the following is a common source of unintentional corporate credential leakage in cloud environments?

Answer options

• A. Code repositories
• B. Dark web
• C. Threat feeds
• D. State actors
• E. Vulnerability databases

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Code repositories are often publicly accessible and can inadvertently contain sensitive information like passwords or API keys, leading to credential leakage. The other options, while they may relate to security threats or data breaches, are not common sources of accidental credential exposure in cloud environments.