KendoLicensing.setScriptKey... security breach ?

[FranckSix]

I followed the tutorial to include our Kendo Telerik license key in our application. But I'm a bit confused when exposing this key via console.

[Martin]

Hello, Francis,

Even though the key can be seen in the Browser DevTools, it will not result in security issues.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Regards,
Martin
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[FranckSix]

Hi Martin,

Therefore nobody can use our key to download Telerik Kendo and use it on their own site.

For our usage it seem to have no issue... but for your side someone can use this copied licences key without pay for it.

[Martin]

Hi, Francis, 

Thank you for your concern, I will share your feedback with our developers, just in case.

[Jakub]

Hi Martin,

do you have any information related to previous question?

Best Regards,

Jakub

[Nikoaly]

Could you kindly provide an update on this matter? Our team has the same concern.

 

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Nikolay Rovdo

[Martin]

Hello, 

The fact that the license key is visible in the Browser DevTools does not pose a security issue for your application. It would simply allow a user to use our components without purchasing a license. Let me know if you have any other concerns.

[Dave]

Given that you've said the license key can be effectively 'stolen' and also Telerik is now 'calling home' according to the latest updates, how can we be sure license theft you seem unconcerned about, doesn't result in accusations of license abuse?

[Martin]

Please excuse me if I implied that I was unconcerned or indifferent to the topic. Our sales and engineering teams are aware of the situation, and they have means to distinguish such cases. Let me know if you have any further questions.