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Google API keys weren't secrets, but then Gemini changed the rules
π Google API keys, previously not considered secrets, have become a crucial security concern due to Gemini's revised rules, bringing significant practical value by highlighting the importance of protecting sensitive information to prevent unauthorized access and potential breaches. This shift underscores the need for enhanced security measures, such as robust key management and stricter access controls, to safeguard sensitive data.
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https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47156925
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https://trufflesecurity.com/blog/google-api-keys-werent-secrets-but-then-gemini-changed-the-rules
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hiisthisthingon
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insdate: 2026-02-26 04:05:06
title: Google API keys weren't secrets, but then Gemini changed the rules
additional: π Google API keys, previously not considered secrets, have become a crucial security concern due to Gemini's revised rules, bringing significant practical value by highlighting the importance of protecting sensitive information to prevent unauthorized access and potential breaches. This shift underscores the need for enhanced security measures, such as robust key management and stricter access controls, to safeguard sensitive data.
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guid: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47156925
source_url: https://trufflesecurity.com/blog/google-api-keys-werent-secrets-but-then-gemini-changed-the-rules
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