Stolen AI API Keys Ran Up Nearly $1M in Charges for One Firm
Someone used stolen AI API keys to generate nearly $1 million in charges for a single company. An API key is a secret code that lets a program use an online service. The story shows how quickly misuse of a stolen key can turn into a very large bill for the victim.
Quick glossaryAPI keys
- API keys
- A secret code that lets an app or program use an online service, usually one that costs money to use.
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