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What's 'draining user accounts'?
'Draining user accounts' in this context means attackers are using up the resources or credits associated with a user's subscription to an AI service. For example, if you have a certain amount of processing time or queries available, the attackers consume these, leaving you with nothing and potentially forcing you to pay for more.
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