Stolen Gemini API key racks up $82,000 in 48 hours
Source: Hacker News

TL;DR
A stolen Google Cloud API key generated $82,314 in Gemini charges in 48 hours — normal monthly spend was $180.
Conclusion
Always set billing caps and alerts on cloud API keys. A compromised key without spending limits can bankrupt you overnight.
Tags: gemini, google-cloud, cost, security