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Google Cloud customer wakes up to $18,000 bill despite $7 budget

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Summary

**Summary:** A Google Cloud customer unexpectedly received a $18,000 bill despite having only allocated $7 for their cloud service. This incident highlights the potential risks of overspending on cloud computing. **Why It Matters:** The incident underscores the importance of careful budgeting and monitoring when using cloud services to avoid

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