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JetBrains Plugins Steal AI API Keys via Chrome Extensions
Part of the JetBrains story · since 17 Jun
- Wed 17 Jun, 09:31 UTC. Infosecurity, first report. JetBrains plugins leak API keys, 70k installs since 2025.
- Wed 17 Jun, 10:10 UTC. The Hacker News, its first report on the story. JetBrains Plugins Steal AI API Keys via Chrome Extensions. This article, 2nd of 3.
- Fri 19 Jun, 21:16 UTC. StepSecurity, its first report on the story. 15 Malicious JetBrains Plugins Stole AI API Keys from 70,000 Developers.
The article discusses a cybersecurity threat involving malicious JetBrains plugins that steal AI API keys. These plugins operate as Chrome extensions, allowing hackers to capture user conversations with AI chatbots. The threat highlights vulnerabilities in supply chains associated with AI technologies and emphasizes the need for enhanced security measures to protect sensitive information from exploitation. Key recommendations include implementing Zero Trust controls to mitigate risks and conducting thorough audits of existing plugins and extensions.
How the story developed
3 articles from 3 outlets since 17 Jun. Quiet since 19 Jun. This was the 2nd report, within the hour.
- Wed 17 Jun, 09:31 UTC. Infosecurity, first report. JetBrains plugins leak API keys, 70k installs since 2025.
- Wed 17 Jun, 10:10 UTC. The Hacker News, its first report on the story. JetBrains Plugins Steal AI API Keys via Chrome Extensions. This article, 2nd of 3.
- Fri 19 Jun, 21:16 UTC. StepSecurity, its first report on the story. 15 Malicious JetBrains Plugins Stole AI API Keys from 70,000 Developers.
- No CVE
- Larger: an outlet’s first report
- Coverage over time
- Quiet time, folded
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- Wed 17 JunDay 02
- JetBrains plugins leak API keys, 70k installs since 202509:31 · Infosecurity · First report
- JetBrains Plugins Steal AI API Keys via Chrome Extensions10:10 · The Hacker News · This article, 2nd of 3
Quiet for 2 days
Fri 19 JunDay 21- 15 Malicious JetBrains Plugins Stole AI API Keys from 70,000 Developers21:16 · StepSecurity · Picked up again