Apr 2, 2026
Orphaned API keys after offboarding: what the evidence shows
An active key linked to an inactive author is a lead. Check the directory, source, issuer, and current service owner before deciding what happened.
Ben Kim
An active key linked to an inactive author is a lead. Check the directory, source, issuer, and current service owner before deciding what happened.
A public leak, a valid key, and evidence of misuse are different findings. Here is how to investigate each without claiming a sale you cannot prove.
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