Compromised credentials
Passwords, keys or tokens that have fallen into the hands of someone they were not issued to. In cloud cost terms they often show up as a sudden spend spike in unusual regions or services, for example from crypto mining. The response is to revoke, replace, review what was touched, and contain the damage. Why it matters: A leaked key can run up a large bill within hours.
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