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Bots exploit leaked OpenAI API key, consuming credits and attempting prompt injection

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

A Reddit user accidentally exposed an OpenAI API key, which was then exploited by multiple bots. One bot rapidly consumed the spending limit, while another attempted to manipulate the system prompt to impersonate Claude. The user speculated about the origins of these bots, questioning which services might be using API keys scraped from platforms like Pastebin. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential security risks and misuse of API keys, prompting developers to be more vigilant about key management.

RANK_REASON User-reported incident involving misuse of an API key, not a new model release or major security flaw from the provider.

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Bots exploit leaked OpenAI API key, consuming credits and attempting prompt injection

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User-reported incident involving misuse of an API key, not a new model release or major security flaw from the provider.
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89 days old
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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/sock_dgram ·

    I accidentially leaked an API key and a bot found it. What is going on here?

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/OpenAI/comments/1tw9f1f/i_accidentially_leaked_an_api_key_and_a_bot_found/"> <img alt="I accidentially leaked an API key and a bot found it. What is going on here?" src="https://preview.redd.it/77rre0ah565h1.png?width=140&amp;hei…

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