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Sinch API Key

Service Name: Sinch

Service Description: Sinch is a cloud communications platform that provides voice, messaging, and video services for businesses. It enables developers to integrate communication capabilities into their applications through APIs.

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

Validation Type: API Auth

IP Allow list: IP restrictions can be configured in the Sinch dashboard for specific API endpoints and services.

Secret Access Scope: Grants access to Sinch communication APIs including SMS, voice, verification, and other communication services based on the specific permissions assigned to the API key.

Secret Revokement URL: https://dashboard.sinch.com/settings/access-keys

Secret Example: 12345678-abcd-1234-abcd-1234567890ab

Suspicious Activity Investigation Instructions:

  • Review the Sinch dashboard logs for unusual API calls or activity patterns.
  • Check for unexpected spikes in usage or costs related to SMS, voice, or other communication services.
  • Monitor for API calls from unusual geographic locations or IP addresses.
  • Review authentication logs for failed login attempts or unusual access patterns.
  • Check for unauthorized changes to API key permissions or settings.

Mitigation Instructions:

  • Log in to the Sinch dashboard at https://dashboard.sinch.com/

  • Navigate to Settings > Access Keys

  • Locate the compromised API key

  • Click "Revoke" or "Delete" to immediately invalidate the key
  • Generate a new API key with appropriate permissions
  • Update your applications with the new API key
  • Consider implementing IP restrictions for the new key
  • Review and update security practices for storing and handling API keys
  • Enable additional security features like two-factor authentication for your Sinch

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