Is Your Cloud Server Hacked? The ShadowV2 Botnet Is Turning AWS Containers Into DDoS Weapons
Is Your Cloud Server Hacked? The ShadowV2 Botnet Is Turning AWS Containers Into DDoS Weapons By CyberDudeBivash • September 2025 ShadowV2 is a fresh, DDoS-as-a-service platform that hijacks misconfigured Docker containers—especially on AWS—to launch massive HTTP floods. This post breaks down its anatomy, how attackers exploit cloud misconfigurations, and what defenders must watch now. Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you act via them, CyberDudeBivash may earn commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend trusted security training and tools. Essential Tools & Training for Cloud Defense EDUREKA — Cloud Security & Threat Hunting Courses AliExpress WW — Affordable container monitoring probes Alibaba WW — Enterprise container security infrastructure Kaspersky — Endpoint & container security solutions Cloud misconfigurations are the low-hanging fruit attackers love. ShadowV2 is a n...