Bitdefender

Leaked Google API keys can unlock Gemini API access and surprise bills

Exposed Google Cloud API keys in public JavaScript may now authenticate Gemini API calls, risking data exposure and runaway usage charges.
Bleeping Computer

Previously harmless Google API keys now expose Gemini AI data

Google API keys for services like Maps embedded in accessible client-side code could be used to authenticate to the Gemini AI assistant and access private data. Researchers found nearly 3,000 such ...