Codefinger Strikes: AWS Keys Hijacked in S3 Ransomware Rampage!
Codefinger ransomware gang uses compromised AWS keys to encrypt S3 bucket data, demanding a ransom for decryption. The attackers cleverly use AWS’s encryption infrastructure, making recovery impossible without their key. With files marked for deletion in seven days, it’s a race against time for victims to protect their data.
Hot Take:
Well, well, well, look who’s got their fingers in the AWS cookie jar! Codefinger seems to have mistaken Amazon for a free trial of encrypted chaos. Forget Prime Video; this is Prime Panic! If ransomware were an Olympic sport, these guys might just take home gold for synchronized S3 sabotage. Time to lock those keys up tighter than Jeff Bezos’ wallet!
Key Points:
- Codefinger ransomware exploits compromised AWS keys to encrypt S3 buckets using SSE-C.
- Ransomware group demands payment using Bitcoin for decryption keys.
- Encrypted files are marked for deletion within seven days, adding pressure on victims.
- AWS CloudTrail logs only HMAC of encryption keys, insufficient for recovery.
- Organizations urged to harden AWS environments and follow security best practices.
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