[hamami]

Exposing an AWS key through a public repo happened to me a few years ago and AWS support called me to confirm whether I was aware of the suspicious activity, when I stated I do not know what's going on they immediately blocked the account and told me I wouldn't be responsible for the cost. Mine was actually much worse, the account was billing a thousand dollars every hour. They told me I'd have to sign up again with a different account.. I'm surprised this process was not followed in author's case.