Security News

Even with cloud providers implementing defenses, glaring weaknesses remain
2018-02-21 13:00

A new report from RedLock offers a look at the threats and vulnerabilities that continue to mount in public cloud computing environments. Account compromises keep rising Poor user and API access...

Oracle to Acquire Cloud Security Firm Zenedge
2018-02-16 20:00

Oracle said Thursday that it has agreed to acquire cloud security firm Zenedge for an undisclosed sum. read more

Malware is Pervasive Across Cloud Platforms: Report
2018-02-08 16:14

Leading Cloud Service Providers and Majority of AV Engines Failed to Detect New Ransomware Variant read more

Gojdue Variant Eludes Microsoft, Google Cloud Protection, Researchers Say
2018-02-08 15:50

Researchers have identified a new ransomware strain that went undetected by built-in malware protection used by cloud heavyweights Microsoft and Google as recently as January.

Cloud service adoption creates new data center demands
2018-02-07 12:00

Both consumer and business applications are contributing to the growing dominance of cloud services over the Internet, according to the Cisco Global Cloud Index (2016-2021). For consumers,...

New Western Digital My Cloud Bugs Give Local Attackers Root to NAS Devices
2018-02-02 18:16

Two new WD My Cloud vulnerabilities have been identified, adding to last month’s bevy of security bugs.

Google Adds Custom Roles Feature to Cloud IAM
2018-02-01 14:00

The Identity & Access Management (IAM) service in the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) now includes a feature that allows users to assign custom roles for finer-grained security. read more

Innovative organizations build security into their cloud strategy
2018-02-01 13:00

Businesses are increasingly evolving their security strategy to advance their cloud strategy. Based on research and interviews with industry practitioners, Hurwitz & Associates sees clear evidence...

Government CIOs will increase spending on cloud, cybersecurity and analytics
2018-01-24 12:30

Cloud solutions, cybersecurity and analytics are the top technologies targeted for new and additional spending by public sector CIOs in 2018, while data center infrastructure is the most commonly...

Seagate Patches Flaws in Personal Cloud, GoFlex Products
2018-01-23 05:47

Seagate recently patched several vulnerabilities discovered by researchers in the company’s Personal Cloud and GoFlex products, but some weaknesses impacting the latter remain unfixed. GoFlex Home...