In a recent cybersecurity revelation, researchers unveiled a new attack named “whoAMI” that leverages Amazon Web Services (AWS) Amazon Machine Image (AMI) naming conventions to gain unauthorized code execution within AWS accounts. This newly identified attack vector involves publishing a malicious AMI under a specific name, tricking misconfigured software into using it. Central to this attack are three conditions: employing
Recent reports indicate a significant data breach resulted from hackers capitalizing on misconfigurations in Amazon Web Services (AWS). These vulnerabilities were targeted by the notorious hacking groups Nemesis and ShinyHunters, leading to the exposure of sensitive information such as customer data, infrastructure credentials, and proprietary source code. Independent cybersecurity researchers Noam Rotem and Ran Locar were able to identify the
Astrotel has recently announced the launch of its innovative IP Transit Over Cloud (IPTOC) service, priced competitively at 0.3 USD cents per MB of data. This state-of-the-art service, developed in collaboration with Alkira, leverages global cloud infrastructure to provide efficient and scalable IP transit solutions. Available wherever major public cloud providers operate, IPTOC ensures consistent pricing across domestic and international
In a move that underscores the increasing importance of securing artificial intelligence (AI) innovations in the cloud, CrowdStrike announced an enhanced partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) at AWS re:Invent 2024 aimed at bolstering security for AI ecosystems. This collaboration leverages the capabilities of the CrowdStrike Falcon® cybersecurity platform to offer comprehensive visibility and security measures across the AI landscape,
CDW has announced its acquisition of Mission Cloud Services, a prominent AWS Premier Tier Partner based in the US, to enhance its cloud and AI technology services. This strategic move aims to integrate Mission’s expertise into CDW’s infrastructure, thereby bolstering CDW Digital Velocity, CDW’s existing cloud, data, AI, and software engineering organization. Established in 2017, Mission Cloud Services has garnered
In a significant development at the AWS re:Invent 2024 conference, CEO Matt Garman announced an ambitious suite of generative AI agents designed to streamline enterprise migrations from Windows operating systems, VMware virtual machines, and mainframe environments. By introducing these innovative tools, AWS aims to alleviate common customer frustrations related to Windows, such as security vulnerabilities, scalability challenges, and high licensing
In an ambitious step towards modernizing and enhancing its telecommunications services, Comcast has announced the transition of its 5G network infrastructure to Amazon Web Services (AWS). Leveraging AWS’s robust cloud platform, this move is designed to provide scalable, secure, and cost-efficient solutions for users of Xfinity Mobile and Comcast Business Mobile. Spearheaded by integrating Nokia-developed 5G mobile packet core, the
In a significant move aimed at revolutionizing customer engagement strategies, Twilio, a prominent customer engagement platform, has unveiled an expansion of its integration capabilities with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This development, announced during AWS re:Invent 2024, includes the public beta availability of Linked Audiences in Twilio Segment for Amazon Redshift. Twilio’s primary objective is to streamline the processes for customers
In a bold move to expand its capabilities in the rapidly evolving cloud technology space, CDW Corporation recently announced its acquisition of Mission Cloud Services Inc., a leading managed cloud service provider specializing in Amazon Web Services (AWS). Founded in 2017, Mission Cloud has quickly established itself in the tech industry by offering a wide range of services such as
In the wake of rapid technological advancements and increasing adoption of AI in healthcare, securing sensitive patient data has become more critical than ever. Trend Micro, a leading cybersecurity firm, has taken significant steps to bolster cloud security for healthcare organizations by leveraging their AI-driven platform, which provides comprehensive protection across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud environments. This initiative aims
Oracle India’s cloud strategy has increasingly become a focal point for the company, forging strategic alliances with major hyperscalers such as AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. These partnerships have positioned Oracle to offer its customers an unparalleled degree of flexibility and efficiency when it comes to cloud migration and modernization efforts. This collaboration allows customers to take advantage of
Over the past few decades, there has been a significant progression in the way businesses host their IT infrastructures, highlighting a shift from centralized cloud computing to localized edge computing infrastructures. This evolution began in the 2000s with the automation of virtual environments and physical servers and progressed to cloud computing and distributed computing in the 2010s. Now, the current
