2.5 Admins 2.5 Admins 261: Worms and Baskets
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Aug 21, 2025 Discover the potential dangers of relying on a single cloud provider, illustrated by a shocking AWS account deletion story. Delve into the unsettling world of AI-driven email worms that could compromise corporate security. Learn about the importance of diversified backup strategies for safer data management. Plus, explore the intricacies of optimizing storage solutions, including the advantages of RAID configurations, and enjoy a humorous take on AI-generated imagery. A riveting blend of tech insights and cautionary tales!
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Avoid Single-Provider Dependence
- Do not rely on a single cloud provider for redundancy and durability.
- Span providers, regions, and accounts to truly own fault tolerance for your systems.
Personal Data Loss With Major Vendors
- Jim described losing accounts and data on major cloud vendors including Xbox Live and Google/Microsoft services.
- In one case his Xbox gamertag and thousands of games became inaccessible and support denied the account ever existed.
Eliminate Organizational Single Points
- Avoid single points of failure across technical and non-technical layers like payment and email.
- Build diversity across accounts, credit cards, and human processes, not just VMs.
