Cybercriminals Laundering Infrastructure: A Cloudy Tale of Scams and Missteps
Silent Push has unveiled a new cybercrime technique called “Infrastructure Laundering,” where cybercriminals exploit mainstream cloud providers like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. This cunning method masks illegal activities by renting IP addresses from legitimate sources, linking them to phony websites, and creating a cybersecurity headache for everyone involved.
Hot Take:
Who knew cybercriminals could become such savvy landlords? Infrastructure laundering is the new “rent-a-scam” service, and it’s giving cyber crooks a legitimate facade while they sneak in the backdoor. Talk about a real estate scandal in the cloud!
Key Points:
- Infrastructure laundering exploits legitimate cloud providers like AWS and Microsoft Azure.
- FUNNULL CDN is heavily involved, renting and cycling through thousands of IPs to avoid detection.
- This tactic blends illicit activities with legitimate web traffic, complicating defense efforts.
- FUNNULL’s activities are linked to money laundering, phishing schemes, and scams.
- Amazon confirms suspension of malicious accounts but denies involvement.
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