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How an empty S3 bucket can make your AWS bill explode

How an empty S3 bucket can make your AWS bill explode

AWS billing issue caused by unauthorized write requests originating from multiple accounts outside AWS, resembling a DDoS attack. Lesson learned: add random suffixes to bucket names for enhanced security and specify AWS region in requests to avoid additional costs and API redirection. Take precautionary measures to protect against misconfigured systems or intentional attacks, as innocent configuration oversights can lead to data leaks and unexpected charges.


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