Spike in Cloud Ransomware Threats: SANS Warnings

The SANS Warning: Cloud Buckets at Risk

A recent study by the SANS Institute reveals a terrifying statistic: 66% of cloud storage buckets contain sensitive data, making them the ultimate target for ransomware. Modern attackers are now using cloud-native tools—like AWS encryption APIs—to lock companies out of their own data.

How Attackers Weaponize the Cloud

• Encryption Abuse: Attackers use the platform's own encryption tools to encrypt your files, bypassing traditional anti-malware.
• Backup Deletion: By gaining IAM privileges, they delete both the original data and its version history.

How to Fight Back

The solution lies in Immutable Backups—backups that cannot be deleted or modified even by the root user. Monitoring API logs for anomalous behavior is also crucial to catch these attacks in real-time.

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