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Hackers Steal Claude API Tokens from Subscribers, Anthropic Warns

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A Claude user discovered unauthorized token consumption on their account last month, prompting Anthropic to issue a security warning about hackers stealing API tokens from subscribers.

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  1. TechCrunch AIJulie Bort
    Hackers are stealing Claude tokens from subscribers

    Last month, a Claude user noticed his account was consuming tokens even though he wasn't working. Anthropic has since warned users about hackers.

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