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When an exposed Google Maps key becomes an AI billing risk
July 13, 2026 · 11 min read

This article explains why an exposed Google Maps API key may become a serious billing-abuse risk when the same cloud project also has Gemini or other billable AI APIs enabled. It shows what security teams and penetration testers should check to understand the real impact behind an exposed key.

Levente Molnar
by Levente Molnarin bug-bounty,ciso,security-testing,ethical-hacking
Hackrate is now ISO 27001 certified
June 30, 2026 · 5 min read

In this article, we explain why ISO 27001 matters for a bug bounty platform. We also share how it supports our work with enterprise customers looking for a European bug bounty platform with strong security governance.

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by Balazs Poznerin hackrate,news
Hackrate Ranked 1st in Hungary and 22nd Globally at Hack The Box’s Global Cyber Skills Benchmark 2026
May 29, 2026 · 13 min read

Hackrate achieved 1st place in Hungary, 9th in Europe, and 22nd globally at Hack The Box’s Global Cyber Skills Benchmark 2026, competing against 589 corporate teams worldwide.

Levente Molnar
by Levente Molnarin security-testing,ethical-hacking,hackrate,news
CRA-ready vulnerability disclosure with Hackrate managed VDP
May 15, 2026 · 7 min read

This article looks at how organizations can start preparing their vulnerability disclosure handling for the Cyber Resilience Act, and how Hackrate managed VDP can support that work. It may be useful for teams that want a clearer, more structured way to manage external vulnerability reports.

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by Balazs Poznerin security-testing,ethical-hacking,news