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Exchange API-key theft

A fake portfolio or bot collects exchange API credentials.

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  1. Overview
  2. Why it matters
  3. What to check
  4. Sources

Overview

A fake portfolio or bot collects exchange API credentials.

Why it matters

Even withdrawal-disabled keys can manipulate illiquid markets or destroy positions.

What to check

Use minimum scopes and IP restrictions; preserve API and trade logs before revocation.

Sources

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