Cloud Chaos: Identity Blunders and Legacy Flaws Fuel Surge in Attacks
Identity-related weakness is the new darling of cloud attacks, according to ReliaQuest. With credentials sold for as little as $2, attackers are having a field day. Over-privileged cloud identities are the cherry on top, making it a breeze to escalate access. It’s like letting a toddler loose with a credit card!
Hot Take:
It looks like the cloud has more holes than Swiss cheese, and hackers are feasting on it like it’s fondue night. With identity mismanagement and legacy bugs running rampant, it’s high time companies stop treating cloud security like a forgotten New Year’s resolution.
Key Points:
- 44% of true-positive alerts were due to identity-related weaknesses.
- Cloud credentials can be bought on the dark web for as little as $2.
- 99% of cloud identities are over-privileged, making them easy targets.
- Poor DevOps practices are perpetuating legacy vulnerabilities.
- 71% of critical alerts were from just four CVEs dating back to 2021.
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