Secure Your API Keys: Stop Hackers From Stealing Your Access (Best Practices, Tools, and Real-World Tips)
If a stranger found the keys to your house under your doormat, they wouldn’t need to break a window—they’d walk right in. That’s what a leaked API key feels like to an attacker. One exposed key can open your data, your cloud, your billing, and even your customers’ accounts. And because API keys often unlock…