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The article discusses the end of a practice known as 'bucketsquatting'. This term refers to the situation where individuals take over cloud container names with the intention to sell them at a profit later on. The author highlights that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly influenced the rise of cloud services, which contributed to the growing issue of bucketsquatting. This practice was not only unethical but also harmful to companies and users who were deprived of their name. Fortunately, thanks to new regulations and the approaches of cloud providers, this problem can be considered finally resolved, which will lead to improved safety and ethics in the cloud space. The article emphasizes the need for continued education for users on best practices to avoid similar situations in the future.