Stolen Gemini API key racks up $82,000 in 48 hours

Published: (March 3, 2026 at 07:41 AM EST)
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Source: Hacker News

Stolen Gemini API key racks up $82,000 in 48 hours

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

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