From the course: Cybersecurity Awareness: Cloud Security
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Top threats in the cloud
From the course: Cybersecurity Awareness: Cloud Security
Top threats in the cloud
- [Instructor] Now that you understand the basics of cloud security and some key terms like zero trust and the shared responsibility model, let's shift our focus to the most common threats facing cloud users today. Cyber criminals have learned to exploit both technology and human behavior, and in the cloud environments, even small mistakes can have big consequences. First on our list is phishing, one of the most common and effective cloud security threats. Phishing attacks trick users into giving away sensitive information, like your passwords, by posing as trusted companies or colleagues. A typical phishing email might warn you about suspicious activity on your cloud account or ask you to update your payment information. Clicking the link takes you to a fake login page designed to steal your information. Even with strong security controls, phishing can bypass defenses because it targets people, not systems. Next is ransomware, a type of malware that locks your system or cloud files…
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