Cloud Chaos: Japan’s One-Day Cyber Blitz Targets 75 Vulnerabilities!

Cybersecurity researchers have revealed a cloud-based scanning spree targeting 75 exposure points with 251 malicious IPs, all housed in Japan by Amazon. GreyNoise observed this symphony of cyber mischief on May 8, 2025, with IPs going silent before and after, like ninjas renting temporary clouds for a covert mission.

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Ah, the digital world: where hackers rent IPs like they’re Airbnb spots, just to wreak havoc for a day. It’s like a cyber flash mob, but instead of dancing, they’re poking holes in your web infrastructure. Who knew the dark web had pop-up shops?

Key Points:

  • Cybercriminals launched a coordinated cloud-based scanning operation on May 8, 2025, targeting 75 “exposure points.”
  • The activity utilized 251 malicious IP addresses, all geolocated to Japan and hosted by Amazon.
  • Technologies targeted included well-known platforms like Adobe ColdFusion, Apache Struts, and Oracle WebLogic.
  • The operation was a one-day wonder with no prior or subsequent activity, indicating a temporary setup.
  • Organizations are advised to block the offending IPs, but must remain vigilant for future attacks from different sources.

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