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You're Probably Fine. Do These 5 Things Anyway.

Why this week's hack news is overblown, plus the five steps from the video with copy-paste prompts: scan for API keys, rotate them safely, update, turn on two-factor, and cap your spending.

  • What actually happened this week, and why you're probably fine
  • The scan prompt that finds every API key on your computer
  • A full prompt that walks you through rotating keys without showing them
  • Updates, two-factor and spending caps, in the order that matters

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The five security steps from the Black October video, with full copy-paste prompts for Claude Code or Codex to find and rotate your API keys without ever showing them.

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What's Inside

What actually happened this week, in plain English The scan prompt that finds every API key on your computer A full prompt that walks you through rotating keys without ever showing them Updates, two-factor and spending caps, in the order that matters

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The Black October Security Guide

You commented SECURE.

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Why you're probably fine

Here's what actually happened.

The rest of the guide

  1. Step 1: Scan your computerOpen Claude Code or Codex in your main projects folder.
  2. Step 2: Rotate your API keysRotating a key means three things, in this order: Make a new key in the service's dashboard.
  3. Step 3: Update your phone, laptop and browserMost break-ins use holes that were already fixed.
  4. Step 4: Turn on two-factor, email firstTwo-factor means you need your password plus a code from your phone to log in.
  5. Step 5: Spending caps and auto-reloadIf a key ever does get stolen, a spending cap decides whether it costs you $50 or $5,000.
  6. If you skipped any of theseFix it today.

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