AWS Credentials File Grab for 2026-05-13
May 13, 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
| Netherlands | 4 | 57.1% |
| India | 1 | 14.3% |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 1 | 14.3% |
| United States of America | 1 | 14.3% |
IP Address : ASN : City/Provider
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139.59.66.222 : AS14061 digitalocean llc : Bengaluru
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217.181.92.108 : AS5503 rm education ltd : United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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5.255.111.197 : AS60404 the infrastructure group b.v. : Netherlands
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5.255.115.145 : AS60404 the infrastructure group b.v. : Netherlands
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5.255.127.96 : AS60404 the infrastructure group b.v. : Netherlands
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88.151.32.163 : AS49750 netexpo internet b.v. : Netherlands