AWS Blunder: When Cybercriminals Outsmart the Cloud Giants
Kodex Global’s software platform went dark after attackers socially engineered AWS into freezing its domain. While no data was breached, the irony was thick as Kodex had just warned about similar attacks. Is “impersonation as a service” the next big thing in cybercrime?
Hot Take:
Looks like even the cybersecurity bigwigs aren’t immune from a good old social engineering attack. Kodex Global, the go-to platform for law enforcement and tech giants, found itself in the virtual version of a timeout corner thanks to some mischief-makers who convinced AWS to hit the pause button on their domain. Who knew phishing was still a thing in the age of deepfakes and AI? Kodex might want to consider a new tagline: “Protecting your data…except when we’re in the penalty box.”
Key Points:
- Kodex Global’s services were taken offline due to a social engineering attack on AWS.
- The attackers attempted to transfer Kodex’s domain but were unsuccessful.
- No customer data was breached or credentials compromised during the incident.
- AWS resolved the issue quickly and is taking steps to prevent future occurrences.
- Kodex software is utilized by over 15,000 government agencies and major tech companies.