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METR API Key Theft Burns $600K in AI Credits
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METR disclosed two 2026 security incidents. Attackers stole an API key from an exposed vibe-coded app, consuming roughly $600,000 in free AI credits over three weeks. A second campaign probed infrastructure, but no sensitive data was accessed.
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