AI-Driven AWS Intrusion Achieves Admin Access in 8 Minutes

AI-Driven AWS Intrusion Achieves Admin Access in 8 Minutes

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On November 28, 2025, a cyberattack on Amazon Web Services (AWS) allowed an attacker to gain full administrative access in just eight minutes. The attack exploited valid test credentials found in public S3 buckets, enabling privilege escalation through AWS Lambda. The incident highlights the rapid capabilities of AI-assisted automation in executing complex attack chains.

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