Attackers hijack SPIFFE/SPIRE identities after Kubernetes breach

A Unit 42 study reveals how attackers exploit SPIFFE/SPIRE metadata after root access.

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They spoof co-located workload identities to expand their control.

This highlights post-exploitation risks in Kubernetes environments.

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