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A developer's API key leaked and ran up $18,000 overnight. Do we refund it, and what do we change so it doesn't happen again?

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Leaked keys are common and costly. Refund once with conditions, then change the defaults: scanning and automatic revocation, narrow key scopes, spending limits for new accounts and prepaid options.

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Leaked keys are common and costly. Refund once with conditions, then change the defaults: scanning and automatic revocation, narrow key scopes, spending limits for new accounts and prepaid options.

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