Google API Keys Expose Gemini AI Data

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26.02.2026 22:55

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Google API keys, previously considered harmless, now expose Gemini AI data due to a privilege escalation. Researchers found nearly 3,000 exposed keys across various sectors, including Google itself. These keys can authenticate to Gemini AI and access private data, potentially leading to significant financial losses for victims.

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26.02.2026 22:55 1 articles · 1h ago

Google API Keys Expose Gemini AI Data
Researchers discovered that Google API keys, previously harmless, now expose Gemini AI data. Nearly 3,000 keys were found exposed across various sectors. Google has classified the issue as a privilege escalation and is implementing measures to block leaked keys and notify affected parties.
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Previously harmless Google API keys now expose Gemini AI data — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 26.02.2026 22:55
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Google API keys for services like Maps, embedded in client-side code, can now authenticate to Gemini AI.
First reported: 26.02.2026 22:55

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- Previously harmless Google API keys now expose Gemini AI data — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 26.02.2026 22:55
Researchers discovered nearly 3,000 exposed Google API keys across various sectors.
First reported: 26.02.2026 22:55

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- Previously harmless Google API keys now expose Gemini AI data — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 26.02.2026 22:55
Attackers can copy API keys from website source code to access private data via Gemini API.
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- Previously harmless Google API keys now expose Gemini AI data — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 26.02.2026 22:55
Exploiting these keys could generate thousands of dollars in charges per day for victims.
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- Previously harmless Google API keys now expose Gemini AI data — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 26.02.2026 22:55
Google classified the flaw as 'single-service privilege escalation' on January 13, 2026.
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- Previously harmless Google API keys now expose Gemini AI data — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 26.02.2026 22:55
Google has implemented measures to block leaked API keys from accessing Gemini and will send proactive notifications.
First reported: 26.02.2026 22:55

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- Previously harmless Google API keys now expose Gemini AI data — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 26.02.2026 22:55