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The Rise of Cloud Key Harvesting: How the ‘Elektra-Leak’ Attackers Exploit GitHub for AWS Access

Patel Maya12 months ago09 mins

Attackers Exploit Exposed AWS IAM Credentials on GitHub for Cryptocurrency Mining Summary Researchers from Palo Alto Networks have discovered an ongoing campaign, named “Elektra-Leak,” where threat actors are actively harvesting exposed Amazon Web Services (AWS) Identity and Access Management (IAM) credentials on public GitHub repositories. These credentials are then used to create AWS Elastic Compute…

Securing Cloud Identities: Safeguarding Assets and Mitigating Risks in the Digital Era

Nguyen Michael12 months ago011 mins

Securing Cloud Identities: A Critical Task in the Digital Era In today’s digital landscape, where organizations are increasingly relying on cloud technology to store and process their data, securing cloud identities has become paramount. Cloud identities serve as the keys to accessing various cloud resources, and if compromised, they can enable attackers to gain unauthorized…

The Cloud’s Achilles’ Heel: Jupyter Notebook Vulnerabilities Expose Credential Theft Risks

Reynolds Alex1 year ago011 mins

Dual Attempt at Cryptomining and Cloud Compromise Highlights the Need for Cloud Security Introduction Researchers have recently discovered a Tunisian hacker who used Jupyter Notebook and various malware to engage in cryptomining and compromise cloud environments. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing cloud security, especially as advanced productivity tools are…

The Soaring Demand for Cloud Security Boosts Cyber-Firm Valuations and Fosters Lucrative Deals

Patel Maya1 year ago011 mins

Cisco’s $28 Billion Acquisition of Splunk Signals an Active Quarter for the Security Industry Cisco’s acquisition of Splunk for $28 billion in September was the standout financial event of the third quarter, signaling a period of heightened activity in the security industry. Several other vendors also made strategic purchases to position themselves in emerging enterprise…

Embracing Zero Trust: Safeguarding the Cloud Against New Cybersecurity Threats

Emma Thompson1 year ago012 mins

The Importance of Zero Trust in Safeguarding Cloud Environments The Cloud Security Challenge The widespread adoption of cloud computing has ushered in a new era of flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency for businesses. However, alongside these benefits, organizations have also faced an increase in cyber threats and data breaches. The traditional security perimeter model, which…

Breaking Barriers: The Rapid Rise of Cloud Attacks in Just 10 Minutes

Patel Maya1 year ago010 mins

Cloud Attacks: A Growing Threat In today’s fast-paced world, where organizations rely heavily on cloud computing for data storage and application hosting, the security of cloud environments has become a critical concern. Malicious actors are constantly evolving their tactics to exploit vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructure, putting organizations at risk. According to the “Sysdig 2023 Global…

Breaking Through the Clouds: Researcher Unveils Innovations to Overcome Cloudflare’s Firewall and DDoS Protection

Emma Thompson1 year ago010 mins

The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Introduction Compliance with cybersecurity frameworks is becoming an increasingly important consideration for IT professionals. As organizations strive to protect sensitive data and maintain the trust of their customers, it is crucial to align with industry-standard frameworks such as HIPAA, NIST, CIS-CSC, Essential Eight, and Cyber Essentials. In this report,…

Microsoft’s New Warning: Cloud Under Threat from Cyber Attacks Targeting SQL Server Instances

Emma Thompson1 year ago010 mins

The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance: Aligning with Cybersecurity Frameworks Introduction In today’s interconnected world, where cyber threats loom large, businesses and organizations must prioritize the implementation of robust cybersecurity practices. This is especially true for IT professionals, who play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring compliance with industry frameworks and regulatory…

The Evolution of Cloud Security: Unveiling Sysdig’s Realtime Attack Graph

Emma Thompson1 year ago09 mins

Sysdig Launches Realtime Attack Graph for Cloud Environments Cloud security firm Sysdig has announced the launch of its new cloud attack graph, enhancing its existing CNAPP offering. The attack graph provides real-time insights into potential attack paths and allows for the detection and remediation of existing attacks in real-time. Enhancements to CNAPP The new cloud…

Exploring the Future of Cloud Security: Mastering Defense-In-Depth and Data Protection

Patel Maya1 year ago010 mins

Defense-in-Depth and Data Security in the Cloud: Adapting to New Challenges Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the concept of defense-in-depth has long been a stalwart strategy for safeguarding systems against various attacks. Borrowed from military terminology, this approach, created by the National Security Agency, utilizes multiple independent protective methods to provide a layered…