View

35% of exposed API keys still active, posing major security risks

Nightfall AI's research reveals that a significant number of exposed API keys remain active, posing a serious security threat.

In the article on Help Net Security, Nightfall AI's research reveals that 35% of exposed API keys remain active, posing significant security risks. The study highlights the pervasive issue of secret sprawl in cloud and SaaS environments, where sensitive information like API keys and passwords are often improperly stored. Nightfall AI emphasizes the importance of continuous monitoring, automated remediation, and employee education to mitigate these risks. This research underscores the need for robust security practices to protect against data breaches and privilege escalation attacks.

Read the full article
Read the full article
Tags
Help Net Security
Nightfall AI
AI Security
research

More Client News

See all
See all
NS1's new EC1 Origin platform is designed to optimize application performance and availability through intelligent traffic management.
Generative AI can automate security tasks and improve efficiency, but it's essential to address the potential risks and ethical implications.
NetBox Labs, an open-source network management startup, has raised $20 million in Series A funding to accelerate its growth.

Work with us

Shift the spotlight

Look Left helps disruptive tech companies dramatically increase share of voice to grab the attention of the market, buyers, builders and bots.