AWS EC2 – Scalable Cloud Computing

Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) is a core service within AWS that provides scalable virtual servers for running applications in the cloud. With flexible instance types, auto-scaling, and pay-as-you-go pricing, EC2 allows businesses to deploy everything from websites and databases to enterprise-grade applications. Users can choose operating systems, configure security settings, attach storage, and integrate EC2 with other AWS services for seamless performance. Whether for development, testing, or production workloads, EC2 delivers the compute power and control needed to build and scale applications efficiently.

Hackers Target SSRF Bugs in EC2-Hosted Sites to Steal AWS Credentials

Hackers Target SSRF Bugs in EC2-Hosted Sites to Steal AWS Credentials

Ravi Jain
Recent cyberattacks exploited a weakness in Amazon EC2 configurations. Hackers targeted Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerabilities in websites hosted on EC2. This allowed them to access the internal EC2 metadata service and steal AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) credentials. The campaign, observed in March 2025, leveraged older, less secure metadata services. Organizations are urged to upgrade to newer, more secure versions and implement other security measures. A cybersecurity firm, F5 Labs, detailed these attacks and recommends specific defenses, which are also offered as services by Technijian. ... Read More