Recent reports indicate that hundreds of test environments, which were originally designed for security training, have been misconfigured and are now exposing vulnerabilities to attackers. These misconfigurations have turned these environments into easy targets for cryptocurrency miners, who can exploit them to mine digital currencies without the organization’s consent. This situation poses a significant risk not only to the organizations involved but also to the broader cloud infrastructure, as it highlights the potential for mismanaged environments to be weaponized. Companies that utilize these training applications need to reassess their configurations and security measures to prevent unauthorized access and potential financial losses.