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Microsoft Bing Maps Key

Service Name: Microsoft Bing Maps

Service Description: Microsoft Bing Maps is a web mapping service provided by Microsoft that allows developers to integrate location-based services and mapping capabilities into their applications.

Service Address: https://www.bingmapsportal.com/

Validation Type: -

IP Allow list: Does not exist

Secret Access Scope: Grants access to Bing Maps API services including geocoding, routing, static maps, and other location-based services.

Secret Revokement URL: https://www.bingmapsportal.com/Account/Keys

Secret Example: AhkdUZ8cK3zXtl0P7uQqJf2eYGgvG5xzCb9Nd4gHj8kLmN0pRtY6vD3wC1bF5oEi

Suspicious Activity Investigation Instructions:

  • Check Bing Maps Portal for unusual usage patterns or spikes in API calls
  • Review application logs for unauthorized requests using the key
  • Monitor for geographic anomalies in API usage
  • Check for unexpected billing increases in your Microsoft account

Mitigation Instructions:

  • Log in to the Bing Maps Portal at https://www.bingmapsportal.com/
  • Navigate to "My Account" > "Keys"
  • Locate the compromised key in the list
  • Click "Delete" to revoke the key
  • Create a new key with appropriate restrictions
  • Update all legitimate applications with the new key
  • Consider implementing IP restrictions for the new key if available