AI Model Evaluator METR Hit by Credential Theft, Probing
LowDark Reading · Alexander Culafi·
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- Severity
- Low
- Used in attacks
- No flaws named
- Reported by
- 1 outlet
In one attack, threat actors stole an API key that ultimately led to the consumption of $600,000 in public AI model credits for the security nonprofit.
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2026-09-01 20:13 UTC
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