Amazon has issued a warning about a sophisticated watering hole attack campaign orchestrated by the Russian threat group APT29, also known as Cozy Bear. This campaign specifically targets cloud service users by compromising legitimate websites frequently visited by cloud professionals. The attackers inject malicious code into these sites to redirect visitors to fake login pages designed to steal credentials. This method allows APT29 to gain unauthorized access to cloud environments, potentially leading to data breaches and further infiltration. The campaign highlights the increasing use of watering hole tactics by advanced persistent threat groups to exploit trust relationships and evade traditional security measures. Organizations using cloud services are advised to enhance their security posture by implementing multi-factor authentication, monitoring for unusual login activities, and educating employees about phishing and credential theft risks. This incident underscores the critical need for continuous vigilance and proactive defense strategies in the evolving cyber threat landscape, especially concerning cloud infrastructure security.
This Cyber News was published on www.infosecurity-magazine.com. Publication date: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:00:03 +0000