Within 2 days of launch, my site was already under automated attack scanning for leaked configs
I’ve noticed something concerning while monitoring my newly launched website.
Within just 2–3 days of going live, automated bots have already started aggressively scanning for sensitive files like:
.env, php_info.php, terraform.tfstate, payment configs, backup files, and more.
It’s not just random noise. They are clearly targeting misconfigurations, exposed permissions, or accidentally accessible files. And if anything is exposed, it can quickly lead to credential leaks, database access, or even full server compromise.
What’s alarming is that this isn’t manual hacking attempts. It’s fully automated scanning happening at scale across the internet.
Even a small mistake in configuration right after deployment can be enough for attackers to start probing your system immediately.
Stay safe and double check what you expose publicly.
