When Cybercriminals Go Cloud Surfing: Funnull’s Infrastructure Laundering Scandal Exposed!

Funnull CDN’s unique approach to “infrastructure laundering” sees it renting IP addresses from big names like AWS and Microsoft Azure, then mapping them to scam websites. This sneaky use of mainstream providers makes blocking these activities tough, as it risks cutting off legitimate services too. Talk about hiding in plain sight!

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Hot Take:

Looks like Funnull CDN has been moonlighting as a digital Houdini, using AWS and Microsoft Azure to pull off some magical mischief! They’ve got more tricks up their sleeves than a magician at a rabbit convention.

Key Points:

  • Funnull CDN, a China-based company, is linked to “infrastructure laundering,” exploiting AWS and Microsoft Azure.
  • They rented over 1,200 IPs from AWS and 200 from Microsoft for scam websites.
  • Funnull uses domain generation algorithms to create scam sites, including fake trading platforms.
  • AWS has been suspending accounts linked to Funnull, disputing the term “infrastructure laundering.”
  • Organizations are advised to use multifactor authentication and audit cloud account activities.

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