AWS Credentials File Grab for 2026-04-06
Apr 06, 2026
WebExploit
Last Updated: 12:00 UTC
Direct requests for /.aws/credentials — the AWS CLI credential store. Long-term AWS access keys in this file grant full programmatic access to the associated AWS account. Widely targeted in automated cloud credential harvesting campaigns.
MITRE ATT&CK
Tactic: Credential Access (TA0006)
Technique: T1552.005 — Cloud Instance Metadata API
Observed URIs
Attackers by Country
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 2 | 40.0% |
| Poland | 1 | 20.0% |
| Netherlands | 1 | 20.0% |
| Australia | 1 | 20.0% |
IP Address : ASN : City/Provider
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185.177.72.24 : ASNone : Congleton
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185.177.72.50 : ASNone : Congleton
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45.148.10.249 : AS48090 pptechnology limited : Amsterdam
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61.69.149.213 : AS7545 tpg telecom limited : Canberra