CZ urges developers to rotate API keys amid GitHub hack concerns

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has urged developers to periodically replace API keys stored in their code, amid growing concerns in the crypto industry over a recent GitHub hack. GitHub previously confirmed that a hacker stole 3,800 repositories after installing a malicious extension on an employee's device to gain access. The company added that no damage to customer or project accounts has been confirmed so far and that an investigation is ongoing. BeInCrypto noted that the incident has heightened tensions in the crypto market, as exposed API keys could allow attackers to drain trading account balances in minutes or gain access to exchange bots.