Hackers hack Amazon cloud accounts to mine cryptocurrencies – Bits Media

As reported by Business Insider, Hackers are increasingly hacking Amazon cloud accounts to mine cryptocurrencies, as a result, users of the service receive huge bills.

So, Seattle developer Chris Chin (Chris Chin) I received an invoice from Amazon Web Service (AWS) on $53 000 instead of the usual $100-150. However, AWS stated, that user accounts are well protected by default. And despite that, that the company is responsible for general safety, the protection of each individual account lies with its owner. However, this is of no consolation to AWS users - in fact, one mistake can make them in debt for life.

Cloud services, such as Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud и AWS, They say, that the fault lies with the clients themselves. They explain this by, that users are negligent about account security settings. Google report says, what 75% Such hacks occur due to a weak password or unconnected two-factor authentication. Users often install dubious programs on their computer..

The frequency of hacker attacks on cryptocurrency wallets is growing along with the popularity of digital assets. But companies don’t yet see a simple solution to the problem.. The most minimal measures, which users can accept, to protect your assets, this is to come up with a complex password and enable two-factor authentication. Besides, they should check third-party applications carefully, which they install on their computer.

Recall, that blockchain security company Immunefi recently reported the spread of Echelon malware, which is aimed at collecting data about users’ cryptocurrency wallets.