Tag: cloud infrastructure
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Organizations Lag in AI Usage Visibility, Exposing Security Gaps
Most organizations are flying blind when it comes to AI usage, with nearly half of respondents citing internal AI systems and Large Language Models as their top security concern, yet many still underestimate the risks of employees sharing sensitive data with public LLMs. This blind spot leaves a gaping hole in their security defenses.
AWS Unveils AI-Powered Platform to Streamline Vulnerability Management
Discover and remediate code vulnerabilities with ease using AWS Continuum, a game-changing platform that streamlines vulnerability management with AI-powered recommendations and automated remediation. With Continuum, you can gain confidence in your security posture and automate fixes based on your own risk profiles and priorities.
States Adopt Effective Paid Family Leave Programs
When state governments combine paid family and medical leave programs with the right technology, everyone benefits - workers, employers, and state budgets alike. By leveraging purpose-built tech, states can deliver measurable results and make these programs affordable and sustainable.
PCPJack Credential Stealer Exploits CVEs to Spread Across Cloud Systems
Meet PCPJack, a sneaky credential stealer that's exploiting vulnerabilities to spread rapidly across cloud systems, swiping sensitive info from services like cloud, finance, and productivity tools. Its operators are after one thing: illicit financial gain.
PCPJack Worm Targets Cloud Infrastructure, Steals Credentials
A fresh malware campaign, dubbed PCPJack, is targeting cloud infrastructure, stealing credentials and wreaking havoc on Linux-based systems with a sophisticated framework that installs hidden working directories and establishes persistence. This alarming attack bears striking similarities to earlier TeamPCP/PCPCat campaigns, raising concerns about its potential impact.
Vercel Breach Exposes Wider Fallout in Developer Ecosystem
A recent Vercel breach has sent shockwaves through the developer ecosystem, with threat intel revealing a sophisticated attack that distributed malware to hunt for valuable tokens and keys. The incident has had far-reaching consequences, impacting multiple downstream environments and a small number of accounts.
Kubernetes Environments Under Siege as Attacks Escalate
Kubernetes environments are under attack like never before, with threat actors exploiting identities and critical vulnerabilities to compromise cloud infrastructure - so what can organizations do to protect themselves? The warning signs are clear: it's time to take action against escalating Kubernetes attacks.
Cloud Security Gaps Exposed on World Cloud Security Day
On World Cloud Security Day, it's clear that cloud security gaps are a pressing concern, but how do we measure the security of a technology that's both virtual and physical? Today's snapshot of cloud security reveals an uncertain landscape where digital protections and tangible safeguards intersect.
n8n flaw Exclusive: Critical bug lets attackers run servers
A critical unauthenticated RCE in n8n lets attackers run arbitrary code and seize control of servers. If you run n8n, patch now to protect your workflows, credentials, and sensitive data across potentially 100,000 installs.
CISA Exclusive: Critical VMware Zero-Day in Active Attacks
When a tool meant to simplify management becomes an intruder’s doorway, you need to act fast. CISA has added CVE-2025-41244 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list after active attacks on VMware Tools and Aria Operations — patch or mitigate immediately.
VMware vCenter Critical Must-Have Patch Alert
Broadcom just released critical patches for VMware NSX and vCenter — if you manage vSphere, act now to inventory affected systems and prioritize fixes. If you can’t patch immediately, lock down management interfaces, enforce MFA, and ramp up monitoring to reduce exposure.
Lisa Monaco: Risky Exclusive Hire Sparks Security Storm
When President Trump publicly demanded Microsoft fire global affairs chief Lisa Monaco, it turned a corporate hire into a high-stakes clash over corporate independence, national security, and public trust. That showdown forces a bigger question: how should tech companies balance expert government experience with fears of politicization and risk to critical infrastructure?
Total Experience: Essential Guide to Cloud One Success
Want to move missions to the cloud without losing them? Cloud One succeeds only when Total Experience pairs secure, standardized infrastructure with intuitive workflows, training, and policy so developers, operators, and commanders gain real speed, trust, and mission impact.
custom silicon Must-Have for Best Cloud Security
Microsoft’s Azure team is betting big on custom silicon and open-source Roots of Trust to give customers stronger, auditable hardware-backed assurances that their code and data run in tamper-resistant environments. It’s a bold move toward transparency and tougher defenses — but success will hinge on rigorous review, trustworthy manufacturing, and clear safeguards against new concentration risks.
Apache ActiveMQ Critical: Stunning Persistence Risk
Attackers are exploiting an old Apache ActiveMQ flaw to plant persistent access on cloud Linux hosts with a loader called DripDropper — then cunningly patching the same hole to hide their tracks and keep rivals out. If you run ActiveMQ or cloud VMs, inventory, patch, and boost behavior-based detection now before this stealthy campaign takes hold.
open source alternatives: Must-Have Best Path for UK
Should the UK lock in a £9bn deal with Microsoft or reinvest that money into open-source options that could boost resilience, competition and the domestic tech sector — even if transitions carry costs and risks? A pragmatic path of pilots, open standards and skills investment could protect services, cut long-term costs and reclaim digital sovereignty.
AWS Imagine Solutions: Must-Have, Transformative Win
With shrinking budgets and rising expectations, AWS Imagine Solutions helps governments and schools move from reactive maintenance to proactive, equitable services using cloud-native tools like analytics, ML, and prebuilt accelerators. The result: faster, personalized support for people who need it—without vendor lock-in or compromised privacy.