Cloud storage lockers from Microsoft and Google used to store and spread state-sponsored malware

August 7, 2024 at 10:07PM Symantec’s threat hunters have observed an increase in state-sponsored cyber spies and criminals using legitimate cloud services for attacking victims. The criminals are making use of platforms like Google Drive and Microsoft for free accounts, along with encryption to avoid detection. Symantec has identified several campaigns and published a list … Read more

A Detection and Response Benchmark Designed for the Cloud

November 20, 2023 at 03:08AM Cloud attacks are becoming faster and more sophisticated, leaving little time for security teams to detect and respond. Legacy detection and response frameworks are insufficient for modern cloud environments, and a new benchmark called the 5/5/5 Benchmark is needed. This benchmark requires teams to detect threats in five seconds, triage … Read more

Securing Cloud Infrastructure Demands a New Mindset

November 4, 2023 at 01:08PM The increased attacks on cloud infrastructure and services have created a scenario where successful breaches affect both cloud providers and users. To better protect public cloud resources, organizations need to adopt new ways of thinking, understand likely attack vectors, and collaborate closely with their cloud service providers. Misconfigurations and stolen … Read more