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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.
The security bugs were found susceptible to exploitation in connection to the previously disclosed, critical CVE-2024-8963 vulnerability in the security vendor's Cloud Services Appliance (CSA).
Cyber pros are scrambling to stay up-to-date as the businesses they work for quickly roll out AI tools and keep expanding their cloud initiatives.
Since April, attackers have increased their use of Dropbox, OneDrive, and SharePoint to steal the credentials of business users and conduct further malicious activity.