AWS Data Loss After Iranian Strikes

Iranian drone strikes on AWS facilities in Bahrain and UAE led to permanent customer data loss.

Bottom line: Permanent customer data loss in Bahrain and UAE due to Iranian strikes.

What's happening: Iranian drone strikes on June 21, 2022, at AWS facilities in Manama, Bahrain, and Abu Dhabi, UAE, resulted in significant infrastructure damage, including a major data center outage.

What to do: CISOs should immediately initiate incident response plans, including notifying customers and AWS, to minimize potential fallout and ensure continuity of operations.

Source: Help Net Security