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Top 7 Cloud Storage Security Issues & Risks (+ Mitigations)

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Cloud storage risks involve potential external threats and vulnerabilities that jeopardize the security of stored data. Risks can lead to issues, but at the same time, you can prevent the risks by addressing these issues. Migration challenges result in incomplete transfers, which expose critical information to risk.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

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The 2023 vendor surveys arriving this quarter paint a picture of a cybersecurity landscape under attack, with priority issues affecting deployment, alert response, and exposed vulnerabilities. This article details two major findings from the report: five major cybersecurity threats and prioritization problems.

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‘Rapid Reset’ DDoS Attack Hits HTTP/2 Web Servers

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A vulnerability in the HTTP/2 protocol dubbed “Rapid Reset” has led to record DDoS attacks on web servers in recent months. In the meantime, the best defense is using a DDoS mitigation service like Cloudflare’s in front of any web-facing web or API server.”

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Top Cloud Security Issues: Threats, Risks, Challenges & Solutions

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Cloud security issues refer to the threats, risks, and challenges in the cloud environment. Risks include potential damage from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Challenges are gaps and barriers to attaining good security. DDoS attacks use several infected devices across multiple networks to establish a botnet.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – October 16, 2023 – DDoS, Microsoft, Apple & Linux Lead a Busy Week

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The past week has been an eventful one for cybersecurity vulnerabilities, from record DDoS attacks and three Microsoft zero-days to vulnerabilities in Linux, Apple, Citrix, and other widely used technologies. The botnet compromises these devices and enlists them in its DDoS swarm by exploiting several vulnerabilities in them.

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How Secure Is Cloud Storage? Features, Risks, & Protection

eSecurity Planet

When assessing the overall security of cloud storage and choosing a solution tailored to your business, it helps to determine its features, potential risks, security measures, and other considerations. They cited lower risk, enhanced security, and cost savings as they go through migration.

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Cybersecurity Mergers Flatline. Here’s Why That Won’t Last.

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Much like the rest of technology, merger and acquisition (M&A) activity for cybersecurity companies has been in a slump this year. Startup Runways Dwindle A key factor that will likely drive more dealmaking activity is that CEOs of cybersecurity startups may not have much of a choice. And this may happen sooner than later.