Hackers Abusing Legitimate Cloud and CDN Platforms to Host Phishing Kits

Cybersecuritynews •Tushar Subhra Dutta • January 15, 2026

Threat actors are increasingly using trusted cloud and content delivery network platforms to host phishing kits, creating major detection challenges for security teams. Unlike traditional phishing campaigns that rely on newly registered suspicious domains, these attacks use legitimate infrastructure from providers like Google, Microsoft Azure, and AWS CloudFront. This approach allows hackers to bypass many […]

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Hackers Exploit Cloud Platforms for Phishing Kits Hackers are using legitimate cloud and CDN platforms to host phishing kits, complicating detection efforts for security teams. This method allows them to bypass traditional defenses that rely on identifying suspicious domains, utilizing infrastructure from major providers like Google and AWS. The trend indicates a shift in phishing tactics, posing challenges for cybersecurity measures. 2 sources 34

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