TruffleNet Weaponizes Stolen Credentials to Target AWS
New details are emerging about a wave of intrusions into Amazon Web Services environments. Attackers are reportedly weaponizing AWS IAM, using it to validate stolen credentials and turn identity controls into a springboard for in-cloud abuse. According to new research from Fortinent, attackers are leveraging the open source TruffleHog tool to automate testing of stolen AWS credentials in what they are calling the TruffleNet infrastructure.