AWS Ransomware Horror: 1,200 Stolen Keys Unleash Silent S3 Encryption Nightmare
Researchers have discovered a ransomware campaign using 1,200 stolen AWS access keys to encrypt S3 buckets without detection. Attackers cleverly used SSE-C to lock files, leaving victims unaware until a ransom note demanded payment. The breach highlights the need for better cloud security practices to prevent such silent compromises.
Hot Take:
Who knew that the cloud could rain ransomware? It seems like the cybercriminals are playing hide and seek with AWS keys, and winning. Forget about stealing data, these guys are locking it up and asking for a cool 0.3 BTC for the pleasure of unlocking your own stuff! Talk about a cloud nine nightmare.
Key Points:
- Researchers discovered a ransomware campaign using 1,200 stolen AWS keys to encrypt S3 buckets.
- Attackers leveraged AWS’s SSE-C feature to encrypt data silently without alerting users.
- Ransom notes demand 0.3 BTC (around $25,000) for decrypting each S3 bucket.
- Access keys were possibly stolen through public code repositories, misconfigurations, or data breaches.
- Security experts recommend immediate auditing of IAM credentials and restricting SSE-C to prevent future attacks.
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