Ransomware Actors Exploit AWS Encryption Features
/ 1 min read
🔐✨ Ransomware Threats Evolve as Attackers Exploit AWS Encryption Features. A recent analysis reveals that ransomware actors are increasingly misusing Amazon Web Services (AWS) Server-Side Encryption with Customer-Provided Keys (SSE-C) to encrypt critical data, rendering it irretrievable without the attackers’ keys. By leveraging stolen credentials, these attackers can manipulate AWS features to encrypt data, delete backups, and demand ransoms. The article emphasizes the need for organizations to adopt robust security measures, including restricting SSE-C usage, implementing bucket versioning, and enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) to mitigate risks. It also highlights the importance of proactive monitoring and detection strategies to safeguard AWS environments against these emerging threats.
