Crimson Collective’s AWS Heist: Cloud Chaos or Just a Storm in a Teacup?
Crimson Collective is turning AWS into their playground, stealing data like it’s a Black Friday sale. They’re using open-source tools to swipe credentials and are even sending extortion notes through AWS’s own email service. AWS recommends short-term, least-privileged credentials to keep these cloud bandits at bay.
Hot Take:
Just when you thought cloud computing was as solid as a cumulus cloud, the Crimson Collective swoops in to remind us that even the fluffiest clouds have their stormy days. These digital mischief makers have taken a liking to AWS environments, turning our trusted data havens into their personal extortion playgrounds. Looks like it’s time to batten down the digital hatches and double-check our access keys, lest we find ourselves caught in a digital downpour without an umbrella!
Key Points:
- Crimson Collective targets AWS for data theft and extortion.
- The gang recently ransacked Red Hat, pilfering 570 GB of data.
- They employ nifty tools like TruffleHog for AWS credential harvesting.
- Privilege escalation and new IAM user creation are part of their M.O.
- AWS advises using short-term, least-privileged credentials.