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.
Windows Report

Hackers Could Exploit Exposed Google API Keys to Access Gemini AI

Over 2,800 exposed Google API keys may allow unauthorized Gemini AI access, risking data leaks and massive API charges.

Google's unprotected API keys a security and cost risk due to Gemini AI

Security researchers have found nearly 3000 publicly visible Google API keys authorizing Gemini. This allows abusive access.
The Verge

Google is shutting down developer access to Google Fit APIs.

The company says it stopped accepting new sign-ups for API access and that developers will have until June 30th, 2025 to migrate from Google Fit to Android Health. For now, the Google Fit app still ...
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 ...
CSO Online

‘Silent’ Google API key change exposed Gemini AI data

Google Cloud API keys, normally used as simple billing identifiers for APIs such as Maps or YouTube, could be scraped from websites to give access to private Gemini AI project data, researchers from ...