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Postman silently installs AI plugins and shares API data

Original title: Postman silently auto-installs AI plugins and attempts to share all API data

Hacker News · AIby sidgarimella ()1 · 1 read
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Postman auto-installs AI plugins and shares all API data without user consent.

Postman silently auto-installs AI plugins and attempts to share all API data. The issue was discussed on Hacker News.

Key facts
  • AI plugins install without consent
  • All API data is shared
  • Reported as unwanted app behavior
Security assessment · AI, from the article

Impact: unauthorized API data sharing and AI plugin installation

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