An unrecognized API usage fee has been reflected in our account since September 16. Is there anyone else experiencing this situation? If my api key is somehow hacked, how can I avoid this situation?
If your API key is hacked, you create a new key and revoke all the others.
To avoid this situation, do not put your API key in client code, do not use it in third-party web sites, extensions, untrusted software.
The only safe place for API keys besides your local machine is on a server you control, for servicing client requests, stored securely as an obfuscated environment variable.
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Please see
https://help.openai.com/en/articles/7242626-how-can-i-report-fraud-or-suspicious-activity
Also make sure that your API keys are not contained within any applications you distribute.
As of right now please revoke any API keys you have and generate new ones.