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# Security Pitfalls
## Security Pitfalls
### Exposing Secrets
```
PITFALL:
AI context includes sensitive data.
Secrets sent to AI providers.
SOLUTION:
- Use .cursorignore for .env files
- Use environment variables
- Enable Privacy Mode for sensitive code
- Never hardcode credentials
```
### Trusting AI for Security Code
```
PITFALL:
AI-generated auth/crypto code may have flaws.
Security vulnerabilities in generated code.
SOLUTION:
- Extra review for security code
- Use established libraries
- Security review by human expert
- Test with security tools
```
### API Keys in Settings
```
PITFALL:
Storing API keys in settings.json.
Keys visible in plaintext.
SOLUTION:
- Use environment variables
- Use secrets managers
- Never commit keys to repo
- Rotate keys if exposed
```
