Don't get hit with a five figure bill because of an API key. Denial of Wallet is a new trend we are seeing from attackers. Vibe coders and enterprise are both valid targets.
Cost-aware rate limiting is essential. This concept is applicable in so many areas, even outside of AI. You should always have a limit on things that drain your budget.
Don't get hit with a five figure bill because of an API key. Denial of Wallet is a new trend we are seeing from attackers. Vibe coders and enterprise are both valid targets.
I’ve been saying it for a while.
Cost-aware rate limiting is essential. This concept is applicable in so many areas, even outside of AI. You should always have a limit on things that drain your budget.
Great post!
Thanks a ton Erich. and yeah, this is a key concept that we've known about for a while!
It's interesting to see a whole new crowd of people (vibe coders) learn it too.
Hopefully they can get the message before it costs them!