AI Security

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

    A support-tracker report alleges AI plugins install automatically and try to share API data.

    Article URL: https://github.com/postmanlabs/postman-app-support/issues/14370 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50354960 Points: 288 # Comments: 94

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    Postman silently auto-installs AI plugins and attempts to share all API data
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    If accurate, automatic installation and broad data sharing could expose sensitive API information without users’ informed consent. The report raises questions about transparency and control over AI features in developer tools.

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