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Cloud Metadata API Exploitation – Attackers Steal Cloud Instance Credentials

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Introduction In the era of cloud computing, Metadata APIs serve a crucial role in providing cloud instances with dynamic configuration data. However, these same APIs have become a prime target for attackers looking to steal cloud credentials, access sensitive data, and compromise entire cloud environments. When improperly secured, metadata services can expose IAM roles, temporary security tokens, and even

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DNS Rebinding Attacks – Bypassing Same-Origin Policy Using DNS Tricks

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Introduction The Same-Origin Policy (SOP) is a fundamental security mechanism in web browsers that restricts scripts from one origin (domain, protocol, and port) from interacting with resources from another origin. This policy prevents malicious websites from stealing sensitive data from other sites. However, attackers have developed ingenious methods to bypass SOP, one of which is the DNS Rebinding

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