After analyzing 10 million webpages, researchers have found thousands of websites accidentally exposing sensitive API credentials, including keys linked to major services like Amazon Web Services, Stripe, and OpenAI.
This is a serious issue because APIs act as the backbone of the apps we use today. They allow websites to connect to services like payments, cloud storage, and AI tools, but they rely on digital keys to stay secure. Once exposed, API keys can allow anyone to interact with those services with malicious intent.
Sensitive API keys exposed across thousands of sites
According to TechXplore, the researchers identified 1,748 unique API credentials across nearly 10,000 webpages, tied to 14 major service providers. These leaks were not limited to obscure sites, with some appearing on platforms run by global banks and major software developers.
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