Google's insecure-by-default API keys and 30h billing lag cost my startup $15k
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March 30, 2026
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Summary
Google's API keys are insecure by default, leading to potential vulnerabilities for users. A startup incurred $15,000 in costs due to a 30-hour billing lag related to these API keys.