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The filetype: operator filters results to a specific file extension. In this case, log . Log files ( .log ) are plain text files created by servers, applications, or operating systems to record events. They are the digital breadcrumbs of a system. A .log file might contain error reports, system access records, IP addresses, or—in the worst-case scenario—raw input data, including usernames and passwords.

On Linux/Unix servers, log files should be readable only by the root user or the specific service account. Use chmod 600 password.log (but better yet, don't have a file named password.log ).

Login credentials can become exposed through a variety of means, including: