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Cloud computing involves delivering computing services—such as storage, processing, and networking—over the internet using remote data centers. This model enables organizations to scale resources dynamically without owning physical infrastructure. In security terms, the cloud environment is defined by multi-tenant infrastructure where multiple customers share hardware and software resources managed by a cloud provider.
Key security concerns include controlling access through strong identity and access management (IAM), protecting data with encryption both at rest and in transit, and managing vulnerabilities in shared infrastructure components. The cloud’s shared responsibility model requires customers to secure their applications and data while providers secure the underlying platform. Misconfigurations, weak access controls, and insufficient monitoring can expose cloud assets to unauthorized access or data leakage, making precise configuration and continuous security assessment essential.
Security researchers have discovered the first malware specifically developed to target Amazon Web Services (AWS) Lambda cloud environments with cryptominers. [...]
Microsoft said that it's currently tracking a "low volume of exploit attempts" targeting the critical Spring4Shell (aka SpringShell) remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability across its cloud services. [...]
Microsoft has revealed that Window 365, the company's virtualized desktop service, will get support for new features to make it easier to use log into and work with Cloud PCs from any device. [...]
VMWare has published a security advisory for the critical remote code execution vulnerability known as Spring4Shell, which impacts multiple of its cloud computing and virtualization products. [...]