Tag: cloud
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Adapting to New Cybersecurity Challenges with NHIs
Are Your Machine Identities Truly Secure in the Cloud Ecosystem? With organizations strive to protect their digital assets, one critical yet sometimes overlooked area is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management. These machine identities, essential for securing any cloud environment, play a crucial role across various industries, including financial services, healthcare,……
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Relieving Stress in Cloud Compliance: How NHIs Help
Can Understanding Non-Human Identities (NHIs) Really Help Relieve Cloud Compliance Stress? Navigating the complexities of cloud compliance can often feel overwhelming for organizations across various sectors. With the growing adoption of cloud services, ensuring compliant and secure environments has become a pivotal task. Can the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) be the key to reduce……
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Cloud Identity Exposure Is ‘a Critical Point of Failure’
Attackers Exploit Cloud Credential Exposure and ‘Over-Permissioning,’ Experts Warn. Attackers keep hammering cloud-based identities to help them bypass endpoint and network defenses, logging in using inadvertently exposed credentials – or ones harvested through infostealers – then escalating access thanks to over-permissioned accounts, experts warn. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/cloud-identity-exposure-a-critical-point-failure-a-29924
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Cloud Identity Exposure Is ‘a Critical Point of Failure’
Attackers Exploit Cloud Credential Exposure and ‘Over-Permissioning,’ Experts Warn. Attackers keep hammering cloud-based identities to help them bypass endpoint and network defenses, logging in using inadvertently exposed credentials – or ones harvested through infostealers – then escalating access thanks to over-permissioned accounts, experts warn. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/cloud-identity-exposure-a-critical-point-failure-a-29924
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Malicious Android apps on Google Play downloaded 42 million times
Hundreds of malicious Android apps on Google Play were downloaded more than 40 million times between June 2024 and May 2025, notes a report from cloud security company Zscaler. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-android-apps-on-google-play-downloaded-42-million-times/
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Google Cloud suspended customer’s account three times, for three different reasons
Experience leads company boss to decide ‘I cannot rely on having a Google account for production use cases’ First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/11/04/google_cloud_suspended_customers_account/
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New Forescout report finds 65% of connected assets are outside traditional IT visibility
Forescout® Technologies, a global leader in cybersecurity, has announced the launch of eyeSentry, a new cloud-native exposure management solution designed to help enterprises continuously uncover and mitigate hidden risks across IT, Internet of Things (IoT), and Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) environments. As organisations continue to embrace hybrid and cloud infrastructures, traditional vulnerability management methods…
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Identity-based attacks need more attention in cloud security strategies
Companies should lock down user accounts and scan for compromised credentials, according to a new report from ReliaQuest. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cloud-security-identity-attacks-reliaquest/804621/
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Identity-based attacks need more attention in cloud security strategies
Companies should lock down user accounts and scan for compromised credentials, according to a new report from ReliaQuest. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cloud-security-identity-attacks-reliaquest/804621/
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K-12 Google Microsoft Security and Safety Through a “Single Pane of Glass”
Cloud Monitor Helps Tyrone Area School District’s IT Team Keep Accounts Secure, Students Safe, and Security Budget Justified Tyrone Area School District, located in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, serves a community of approximately 1,700 students and 300 faculty and staff. The district uses Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 for education and business, with full one-to-one device deployment.…
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K-12 Google Microsoft Security and Safety Through a “Single Pane of Glass”
Cloud Monitor Helps Tyrone Area School District’s IT Team Keep Accounts Secure, Students Safe, and Security Budget Justified Tyrone Area School District, located in Tyrone, Pennsylvania, serves a community of approximately 1,700 students and 300 faculty and staff. The district uses Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 for education and business, with full one-to-one device deployment.…
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The Real Cost of Cryptojacking
Cryptojacking silently hijacks compute power, inflates cloud bills, and erodes performance. Beyond financial losses, it exposes deep security risks, damages reputation, and drains productivity”, making proactive detection and prevention essential for every organization. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/the-real-cost-of-cryptojacking/
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The Real Cost of Cryptojacking
Cryptojacking silently hijacks compute power, inflates cloud bills, and erodes performance. Beyond financial losses, it exposes deep security risks, damages reputation, and drains productivity”, making proactive detection and prevention essential for every organization. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/the-real-cost-of-cryptojacking/
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UAE Sovereign Launchpad begins nationwide roll-out with support from e& and AWS
The cloud infrastructure platform aims to strengthen digital resilience and regulatory compliance across government and regulated sectors in the United Arab Emirates First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366634100/UAE-Sovereign-Launchpad-begins-nationwide-roll-out
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Zscaler Acquires SPLX to Strengthen AI-Powered Zero Trust Security
Zscaler, a leading cloud security company, has acquired SPLX, an innovative AI security pioneer, to enhance its Zero Trust Exchange platform with advanced AI protection capabilities. The acquisition will integrate shift-left AI asset discovery, automated red teaming, and governance features that enable organizations to secure their AI investments throughout the entire lifecycle from development to…
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Zscaler Acquires SPLX to Strengthen AI-Powered Zero Trust Security
Zscaler, a leading cloud security company, has acquired SPLX, an innovative AI security pioneer, to enhance its Zero Trust Exchange platform with advanced AI protection capabilities. The acquisition will integrate shift-left AI asset discovery, automated red teaming, and governance features that enable organizations to secure their AI investments throughout the entire lifecycle from development to…
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Identity Is Now the Top Source of Cloud Risk
ReliaQuest data reveals identity issues were responsible for 44% of cloud security alerts in Q3 First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/identity-is-now-the-top-cloud-risk/
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Oct Recap: New and Newly Deniable GCP Privileged Permissions
As October 2025 wraps up, Sonrai’s latest analysis of Google Cloud Platform permissions reveals both newly introduced privileged actions and those that have become newly enforceable through the V2 API, meaning organizations can now explicitly deny their use. This month’s updates span Discovery Engine, Cloud Integrations, and Backup and Disaster Recovery, reflecting how GCP continues……
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Oct Recap: New and Newly Deniable GCP Privileged Permissions
As October 2025 wraps up, Sonrai’s latest analysis of Google Cloud Platform permissions reveals both newly introduced privileged actions and those that have become newly enforceable through the V2 API, meaning organizations can now explicitly deny their use. This month’s updates span Discovery Engine, Cloud Integrations, and Backup and Disaster Recovery, reflecting how GCP continues……
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Oct Recap: New and Newly Deniable GCP Privileged Permissions
As October 2025 wraps up, Sonrai’s latest analysis of Google Cloud Platform permissions reveals both newly introduced privileged actions and those that have become newly enforceable through the V2 API, meaning organizations can now explicitly deny their use. This month’s updates span Discovery Engine, Cloud Integrations, and Backup and Disaster Recovery, reflecting how GCP continues……
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Oct Recap: New and Newly Deniable GCP Privileged Permissions
As October 2025 wraps up, Sonrai’s latest analysis of Google Cloud Platform permissions reveals both newly introduced privileged actions and those that have become newly enforceable through the V2 API, meaning organizations can now explicitly deny their use. This month’s updates span Discovery Engine, Cloud Integrations, and Backup and Disaster Recovery, reflecting how GCP continues……
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Digitale Souveränität und Sicherheit im Einklang
Der Security-Anbieter Airlock, der unter dem Dach der Schweizer Ergon Informatik agiert, ist neuer Circle-Partner der Open Telekom Cloud und auf dem Open-Telekom-Marketplace vertreten. Ziel der Kooperation ist es, die digitale Souveränität in Europa nachhaltig zu stärken und Unternehmen eine leistungsstarke und gleichzeitig hochsichere, DSGVO-konforme Cloud-Infrastruktur bereitzustellen. Open-Telekom-Cloud-Kunden erhalten künftig direkten Zugang zur modularen Airlock-Plattform…
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Digitale Souveränität und Sicherheit im Einklang
Der Security-Anbieter Airlock, der unter dem Dach der Schweizer Ergon Informatik agiert, ist neuer Circle-Partner der Open Telekom Cloud und auf dem Open-Telekom-Marketplace vertreten. Ziel der Kooperation ist es, die digitale Souveränität in Europa nachhaltig zu stärken und Unternehmen eine leistungsstarke und gleichzeitig hochsichere, DSGVO-konforme Cloud-Infrastruktur bereitzustellen. Open-Telekom-Cloud-Kunden erhalten künftig direkten Zugang zur modularen Airlock-Plattform…
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Digitale Souveränität und Sicherheit im Einklang
Der Security-Anbieter Airlock, der unter dem Dach der Schweizer Ergon Informatik agiert, ist neuer Circle-Partner der Open Telekom Cloud und auf dem Open-Telekom-Marketplace vertreten. Ziel der Kooperation ist es, die digitale Souveränität in Europa nachhaltig zu stärken und Unternehmen eine leistungsstarke und gleichzeitig hochsichere, DSGVO-konforme Cloud-Infrastruktur bereitzustellen. Open-Telekom-Cloud-Kunden erhalten künftig direkten Zugang zur modularen Airlock-Plattform…
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Digitale Souveränität und Sicherheit im Einklang
Der Security-Anbieter Airlock, der unter dem Dach der Schweizer Ergon Informatik agiert, ist neuer Circle-Partner der Open Telekom Cloud und auf dem Open-Telekom-Marketplace vertreten. Ziel der Kooperation ist es, die digitale Souveränität in Europa nachhaltig zu stärken und Unternehmen eine leistungsstarke und gleichzeitig hochsichere, DSGVO-konforme Cloud-Infrastruktur bereitzustellen. Open-Telekom-Cloud-Kunden erhalten künftig direkten Zugang zur modularen Airlock-Plattform…
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Wie US-Konzerne Europas digitale Unabhängigkeit untergraben – Souveränitäts-Washing in der Cloud
Tags: cloudFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/souveraenitaets-washing-in-der-cloud-a-74d8f7d4db19f1d55e5a83ab4a1f5cff/
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SesameOp: Using the OpenAI Assistants API for Covert C2 Communication
Microsoft’s Detection and Response Team has exposed a sophisticated backdoor malware that exploits the OpenAI Assistants API as an unconventional command-and-control communication channel. Named SesameOp, this threat demonstrates how adversaries are rapidly adapting to leverage legitimate cloud services for malicious purposes, making detection significantly more challenging for security teams. The discovery highlights the evolving tactics…
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Zscaler Purchases SPLX to Strengthen GenAI Model Protection
Acquisition Boosts AI Defense from Red-Teaming, Risk Scoring to Compliance Tracking. The SPLX acquisition gives Zscaler new tools for red-teaming, AI governance and pre-deployment risk analysis. The deal will strengthen Zscaler’s push to provide comprehensive GenAI protection, from cloud model discovery to runtime guardrails and ongoing compliance reporting. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Defense in Depth for AI: The MCP Security Architecture You’re Missing
As AI agents become integral to cloud native applications, the Model Context Protocol (MCP) has emerged as a leading standard for enabling these agents to interact with external tools and data sources. But with this new architectural pattern comes a critical security challenge: MCP-based systems require protection at three distinct layers, not just one. The..…