Cloud attacks refer to malicious activities that target cloud environments
Cloud attacks refer to malicious activities that target cloud environments—such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud—by exploiting weaknesses in configuration, identity management, network design, or application-level controls. As organizations increasingly migrate workloads to the cloud, attackers focus on misconfigured services, exposed credentials, insecure APIs, and weak access policies to compromise data and disrupt operations.
Common cloud attacks include:
Misconfiguration Attacks
Incorrectly configured storage buckets, virtual machines, or access policies expose sensitive data to the public, enabling unauthorized access.
Credential & Key Theft
Attackers steal API keys, cloud passwords, or session tokens to gain privileged access to cloud resources.
Insecure APIs
Since cloud services rely heavily on APIs, insecure endpoints can be exploited for data theft, privilege escalation, or service disruption.
Cloud Malware & Cryptojacking
Malware can run inside cloud VMs or containers to mine cryptocurrency, consume resources, or steal information.
Supply Chain Attacks
Compromising third-party cloud tools, plugins, or CI/CD pipelines can give attackers indirect access to cloud environments.
Denial of Service (DoS / DDoS)
Attackers overload cloud-hosted applications, causing downtime or forcing resource overconsumption.
Identity & Access Exploits
Weak IAM roles, privilege escalation paths, and overly permissive policies allow attackers to move laterally within the cloud.
Data Exfiltration
Unauthorized data transfer from databases, storage buckets, or backups due to compromised accounts or open network paths.
Why Cloud Attacks Matter
Cloud systems are scalable and always online — which makes them powerful but also attractive targets. Understanding these threats helps organizations harden configurations, strengthen IAM, and ensure continuous monitoring of cloud activity.
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