Secret scanning non-provider patterns inclusion in recommended security configuration

Now, secret scanning non-provider patterns are included in the GitHub-recommended security configuration. Non-provider patterns have also been automatically enabled for any repositories with the recommended configuration previously attached.

Secret scanning non-provider patterns are generic detectors which help you uncover secrets outside of patterns tied to specific token issuers, like HTTP authentication headers, connection strings, and private keys.

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