Weekly Cloud Info #W07 - 2024

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Walid LARABI
February 14, 2025

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Canonical extends Kubernetes support to 12 years, AWS cuts GuardDuty Malware Protection for S3 costs by 85%, and DynamoDB enables instant quota adjustments. EBS snapshots now display full size, and Azure Load Testing introduces scheduling. Meanwhile, malicious ML models surface on Hugging Face, and GitHub enhances Copilot with new features.

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Kubernetes LTS: 12 Years of Support and Security from Canonical

Canonical has announced a 12-year Long Term Support (LTS) commitment for Kubernetes, starting with version 1.32. This support includes security maintenance and is aimed at simplifying compliance with FedRAMP standards. Customers can enjoy a stable environment with new upstream releases every four months while reducing the burden of constant upgrades. The solution is designed for multi-cloud and enterprise use, enhancing operational confidence across various platforms.

AWS GuardDuty Malware Protection for S3 Cuts Prices by 85% Starting Feb 2025

Amazon GuardDuty Malware Protection for S3 has announced an 85% price reduction on the data scanned dimension, effective February 1, 2025. The cost per GB in the US East (N. Virginia) region will drop from $0.60 to $0.09. This adjustment aims to provide savings to customers while enhancing secure data pipelines for untrusted uploads. The price reduction is automatic across all available AWS Regions.

AWS: DynamoDB Enables Instant Auto-Approval for Throughput Quota Adjustments

Amazon DynamoDB now allows for automatic approval of throughput quota adjustments through AWS Service Quotas in all AWS Commercial and GovCloud (US) Regions. Users can request account-level and table-level adjustments, which will be processed within minutes without the need for AWS Support reviews. This feature is available at no extra cost. For more information, visit the Amazon DynamoDB website.

AWS EBS Enhances Snapshots with Full Size Information for Better Tracking

Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) now includes full snapshot size information in its Console and API. Users can access the new 'full-snapshot-size-in-bytes' field through the DescribeSnapshots API and see this data in the EBS Snapshots console. This enhancement shows the total size of all blocks in a snapshot, including those referenced from previous snapshots. The feature is available in all AWS commercial and GovCloud regions.

AWS DynamoDB: Enforcing Write Order with Client-Side Timestamps

The article discusses client-side timestamp-based write sequence enforcement in Amazon DynamoDB to prevent overwriting newer items with older write requests. It highlights the concept of write hedging, where rapid retries may conflict with concurrent updates. By using timestamps as an attribute, it ensures the correct order of writes even with out-of-order requests. This approach enhances read latency metrics while maintaining data integrity.

Schedule Load Tests Easily with Azure Load Testing: Set Frequencies and Start Times

Learn how to schedule load tests with Azure Load Testing for future or recurring runs. You can add a schedule after creating a test and configure settings such as start date, time zone, and recurrence frequency (hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly). Custom patterns can also be set using cron expressions. Ensure you have an active Azure account and load testing resource to get started.

Malicious ML Models Found on Hugging Face: Cybersecurity Alert

Cybersecurity experts found two harmful machine learning models on Hugging Face that used broken pickle files to avoid detection. These files contained harmful Python code at the start. The malicious content connected to a fixed IP address and functioned as a reverse shell. ReversingLabs researcher Karlo Zanki reported the discovery to The Hacker News.

DeepSeek App Exposes Sensitive Data: Major Security Flaws Identified

A security audit of DeepSeek's iOS app revealed major vulnerabilities, including the transmission of sensitive data without encryption. The app also collects extensive user information and uses weak encryption practices, such as the insecure 3DES algorithm and hard-coded keys. Overall, it fails to meet security standards. NowSecure conducted the assessment and highlighted these critical flaws.

GitHub announce New Agent Mode and Copilot Edits in VS Code for Enhanced Developer Experience

GitHub has launched a significant update to GitHub Copilot, introducing agent mode and announcing the general availability of Copilot Edits in VS Code. The new agent mode allows Copilot to autonomously iterate on code, fix errors, and suggest commands. Copilot now better supports developers by inferring additional necessary tasks for prompts. Users can enable agent mode via VS Code Insiders and provide feedback for improvements.

GitHub Launches Copilot for Eclipse: AI Code Completion Now in Public Preview

GitHub has announced the Public Preview of GitHub Copilot for Eclipse, providing AI-assisted coding features to Eclipse developers. Key features include real-time code completion, customizable key bindings, and precise control over code suggestions. This integration aims to enhance productivity and reduce repetitive coding tasks. Developers can now experience the benefits of AI in their projects across various domains.

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