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ZDNet · September 30, 2026 · On the brief until October 14, 2026

LLMjacking can run up your business’ AI bill fast – how to stop it

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Providing stolen computing power and tokens to unauthorized users

Cybercriminals are stealing corporate API keys to run tasks on enterprise AI models without paying. Underground sellers then trade this stolen access, sticking victim businesses with bills over $100,000 a day. Security teams must enforce least privilege, stop hardcoding credentials, and track usage spikes.

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Stolen credentials give attackers an economic advantage with cheap compute power while victim organizations absorb the surging usage fees.

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