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Tell HN: AWS does not require email confirmation for email or password changes

Hey everyone,

I created a new AWS account over the weekend for a hobby project. Tonight I got an email that my password and email had both been changed. I hadn't set up MFA yet simply because I hadn't even used any resources.

I'm just shocked that Amazon doesn't even send a "Hey we're about to lock you out, is this okay?" email before allowing someone to completely take over.

As for the compromise, waiting to hear back on how this happened. I confirmed the password I used isn't in haveibeenpwned. A keylogger seems unlikely since none of my other sensitive accounts have had issues. Just in utter disbelief that account changes would be allowed without any confirmation.

( 2 comments | 3 points | on HN )
Re:Tell HN: AWS does not require email confirmation for emai... by aborsy on Monday January 09, 2023 @02:55AM (#34307891)
Interested how it happened.
Re:Tell HN: AWS does not require email confirmation for emai... by klysm on Monday January 09, 2023 @09:21AM (#34310586)
Was the password unique?