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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.