Common Issues
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Someone Hacked My AI-Built App
Something is very wrong with your app. Maybe you're seeing content you didn't create, users are reporting strange activity, your database has been wiped, or you received a message from someone claiming they have access to your data. Your AI-built app may have been compromised.
AI-generated code often has security gaps that experienced hackers know how to exploit. Things like exposed API keys, missing access controls, and unsecured databases are extremely common in apps built with AI tools. If your app handles any user data, payments, or personal information, a breach is a serious situation.
The most important thing right now is to act fast — the longer a hacker has access, the more damage they can do.
Error Messages You Might See
Unauthorized access detected
Your account has been locked
Unrecognized login from new location
Data has been modified
Suspicious activity on your account
Common Causes
- API keys visible in your code — Your secret passwords and keys are in the frontend code where anyone can see them by opening the browser's developer tools
- No access controls on the database — Anyone can read, write, or delete data from your database because there are no security rules set up
- Admin pages are unprotected — Your app's admin area has no login requirement or uses a simple password that's easy to guess
- User input not sanitized — Hackers can type special code into your forms that tricks the database into revealing or deleting data
- Default passwords still in use — The app is still using default or example passwords that came with the template or code
How to Fix It
- Change ALL passwords and keys immediately — Rotate every API key, database password, and admin credential you have. Do this right now, before anything else
- Check what data was accessed — Look at your database logs to see what was viewed, changed, or deleted
- Take the app offline temporarily — If the breach is active, it's better to take the app down than to let the attacker continue
- Notify affected users — If user data was exposed, you may be legally required to tell them. Be transparent about what happened
- Get a security review — Have a developer review your entire app for security vulnerabilities and fix them all, not just the one that was exploited
Real developers can help you.
Victor Denisov
Developer
Caio Rodrigues
I'm a full-stack developer focused on building practical and scalable web applications. My main experience is with **React, TypeScript, and modern frontend architectures**, where I prioritize clean code, component reusability, and maintainable project structures.
I have strong experience working with **dynamic forms, state management (Redux / React Hook Form), and complex data-driven interfaces**. I enjoy solving real-world problems by turning ideas into reliable software that companies can actually use in their daily operations.
Beyond coding, I care about **software quality and architecture**, following best practices for componentization, code organization, and performance optimization.
I'm also comfortable working across the stack when needed, integrating APIs, handling business logic, and helping transform prototypes into production-ready systems.
My goal is always to deliver solutions that are **simple, efficient, and genuinely useful for the people using them.**
Franck Plazanet
I am a Strategic Engineering Leader with over 8 years of experience building high-availability enterprise systems and scaling high-performing technical teams. My focus is on bridging the gap between complex technology and business growth.
Core Expertise:
🚀 Leadership: Managing and coaching teams of 15+ engineers, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
🏗️ Architecture: Enterprise Core Systems, Multi-system Integration (ERP/API/ETL), and Core Database Structure.
☁️ Cloud & Scale: AWS Expert; architected systems handling 10B+ monthly requests and managing 100k+ SKUs.
📈 Business Impact: Aligning tech strategy with P&L goals to drive $70k+ in monthly recurring revenue.
I thrive on "out-of-the-box" thinking to solve complex technical bottlenecks and am always looking for ways to use automation to improve business productivity.
Luca Liberati
I work on monoliths and microservices, backends and frontends, manage K8s clusters and love to design apps architecture
Mehdi Ben Haddou
- Founder of Chessigma (1M+ users) & many small projects
- ex Founding Engineer @Uplane (YC F25)
- ex Software Engineer @Amazon and @Booking.com
Stanislav Prigodich
15+ years building iOS and web apps at startups and enterprise companies. I want to use that experience to help builders ship real products - when something breaks, I'm here to fix it.
Vlad Temian
15+ years shipping production infrastructure for startups. Former CTO at qed.builders (acquired by The Sandbox).
Cursor ambassador and agentic tooling builder.
I've scaled systems, automated deployments, and built observability tools for AI coding workflows. I specialize in taking vibe-coded apps from broken prototype to production-ready: fixing Supabase auth/RLS, Stripe integrations, deployment pipelines, and cleaning up AI-generated spaghetti.
I build tools in this space (agentprobe, claudebin, micode) and understand both sides: how AI generates code and why it breaks.
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Omar Faruk
As a Product Engineer at Klasio, I contributed to end-to-end product development, focusing on scalability, performance, and user experience.
My work spanned building and refining core features, developing dynamic website templates, integrating secure and reliable payment gateways, and optimizing the overall system architecture.
I played a key role in creating a scalable and maintainable platform to support educators and learners globally.
I'm enthusiastic about embracing new challenges and making meaningful contributions.
hanson1014
Full-stack developer experienced in fixing and deploying AI-generated apps from Lovable, Bolt.new, Cursor, and Replit. I specialize in debugging Supabase integration issues (auth flows, RLS policies, database connections), fixing broken deployments, resolving routing/blank screen problems, and cleaning up messy React/Vite codebases. I also build production apps with the Claude API and have shipped a Mac desktop dev tool (Nexterm from scratch. Based in Hong Kong, fast turnaround.
Matthew Butler
Systems Development Engineer @ Amazon Web Services
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Get HelpFrequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my app was actually hacked?
Signs include: data you didn't create appearing in your app, users reporting strange activity, unexpected charges on services, your database being emptied or modified, or receiving messages from someone claiming they accessed your system.
Could I get in legal trouble if user data was leaked?
Potentially, yes. Most countries have data protection laws (like GDPR in Europe) that require you to notify users and authorities of data breaches. The sooner you act and notify affected users, the better your legal position.